reuzel Beard Foam
reuzel Reuzel Beard Foam lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 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
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Polysorbate 20
- Sodium PCA
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Soyethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Parfum
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Linalool
- Coumarin
- Limonene
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Hydroxycitronellal
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Aqueous foaming cleanser using disodium coco glutamate and betaine for rich, mild lather. Added sodium PCA for moisture; PEG-12 dimethicone for slip. Botanical extracts include witch hazel, nettle, and horsetail for toning. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and dehydroacetic acid. Contains multiple fragrance allergens. For oily skin and beard cleansing. Formulator note: Anionic/amphoteric blend offers strong oil removal; extract purity control is essential.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium PCACocamidopropyl Betaine
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Urtica Dioica Leaf ExtractEquisetum Arvense ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSoyethyl Morpholinium EthosulfateBenzyl AlcoholDehydroacetic AcidCitric AcidParfumBenzyl BenzoateLinaloolCoumarinLimoneneAlpha-Isomethyl IononeHydroxycitronellal
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| PEG-12 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Equisetum Arvense Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Soyethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Mild amino-acid surfactant; low irritation; instability in hard water.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
- Nettle leaf extract; oil control and conditioning, suits oily or combination skin
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Soyethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate
- Not decoded yet
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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