babor Gel & Tonic
babor BABOR Gel & Tonic lists 26 ingredients on its label, 26 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
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Coco-Glucoside
- Alcohol Denat
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Sodium Chloride
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Water
- Panthenol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Butylene Glycol
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
- Disodium EDTA
- Mentha Piperita Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Bioflavonoids
- Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
- Pantolactone
- Citric Acid
- Ci 19140
- Ci 42090
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- CLEANSING
- Coco-Glucoside
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
Other ingredients
Pyrus Malus Fruit WaterPanthenolPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideSodium HydroxideButylene GlycolEquisetum Arvense ExtractEthylhexylglycerinSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol SulfonateDisodium EDTAMentha Piperita ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractBioflavonoidsBrassica Oleracea Italica ExtractPantolactoneCitric AcidCi 19140Ci 42090
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pyrus Malus Fruit Water | FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Equisetum Arvense Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate | UV ABSORBER | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Extract | CLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bioflavonoids | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract | ASTRINGENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pantolactone | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 19140 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/44 (CI 19140) III/189 (Acid Yellow 23; Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 42090 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/63 (CI 42090) III/190 (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt; Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Water
- Apple water, hydration and mild conditioning; 5–20% typical, 26 allergens included
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
- UV-B absorber, often as photostabilizer; 0.1–0.5% active; water-soluble, requires stable pairing
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Mentha Piperita Extract
- Mentha piperita extract for cooling and deodorizing in cleansers; extracts can be more irritating than oils, dilute accordingly
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Bioflavonoids
- Plant antioxidant blend for soothing and skin protection
- Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
- Cavolo nero extract with polyphenols, astringent conditioner; botanical, potential pigment staining
- Pantolactone
- Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Ci 19140
- Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.
- Ci 42090
- Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.
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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