apple-bears Apple & Bears Shower Gel
apple-bears Apple & Bears Shower Gel lists 36 ingredients on its label, 29 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- Coco-Glucoside
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Sodium Chloride
- Decyl Glucoside
- Parfum
- Sodium Benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil*
- Maltodextrin
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*
- Tocopherol
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Distilled
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Oil
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Expressed
- Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
- Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
- Ferula Kokanica Resin Oil
- Juniperus Mexicana Wood Oil
- Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil
- Ocimum Basilicum Herb Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Salvia Sclarea Flower Oil
- Citral
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- CLEANSING
- Lauryl GlucosideSodium CocoamphoacetateDisodium Lauryl SulfosuccinateCoco-Glucoside
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl Oleate
Other ingredients
Sodium ChlorideDecyl GlucosideParfumSodium BenzoateCitric AcidPotassium SorbateCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil*MaltodextrinCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*TocopherolHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateCamellia Sinensis Leaf OilCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil DistilledCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf OilCitrus Medica Limonum Peel OilCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil ExpressedCupressus Sempervirens OilElettaria Cardamomum Seed OilFerula Kokanica Resin OilJuniperus Mexicana Wood OilMyristica Fragrans Fruit OilOcimum Basilicum Herb OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilSalvia Sclarea Flower OilCitralLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder* | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 | Green |
| Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil* | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract* | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Distilled | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Expressed | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cupressus Sempervirens Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/123 | — | Green |
| Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 | Green |
| Ferula Kokanica Resin Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Juniperus Mexicana Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ocimum Basilicum Herb Oil | PERFUMING | 1 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Salvia Sclarea Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*
- Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Mild amphoteric surfactant at 0.5–5%; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin, often paired with anionics.
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic cleanser and foaming agent for gentle, low-irritation formulations.
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil*
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
- Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
- Antioxidant tea extract; verify if essential oil body is present, potential allergen risk.
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Distilled
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Expressed
- Not decoded yet
- Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
- Cypress essential oil, restricted EU fragrance; sensitizing, strict limits and labeling required
- Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
- Cardamom seed oil for cooling citrus scent and soothing; watch for phototoxicity and allergen risks
- Ferula Kokanica Resin Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Juniperus Mexicana Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Ocimum Basilicum Herb Oil
- Herb essential oil for fragrance. Contains Vanillin and other allergens; declare properly.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage
- Salvia Sclarea Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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