Anna Sui cool lotion
Anna Sui anna sui cool lotion lists 20 ingredients on its label, 18 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.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Water-alcohol base with menthol and peppermint for cooling effect. Glycols and PEG-8 hydrate. EDTA chelates. Preserved by phenoxyethanol and potassium sorbate. Good for summer refreshment. Factory note: Menthol concentration must be precise; high levels risk sensitization, and compatibility with fragrances needs checking.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycosaminoglycans
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- TONIC
- Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- CHELATING
- Disodium EDTA
Other ingredients
PEG-8Methyl Gluceth-10MentholMenthyl LactatePEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil IsostearateTrisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateFragranceLimoneneLinaloolBlue 1
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methyl Gluceth-10 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycosaminoglycans | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract | TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Menthyl Lactate | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Trisodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Blue 1 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- PEG-8
- Not decoded yet
- Methyl Gluceth-10
- Not decoded yet
- Glycosaminoglycans
- Water-soluble polysaccharide film former delivering intense hydration and emollience; used in moisturizing and anti-aging formulations.
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.
- Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
- White peony flower extract used for tonic and conditioning properties; gentle with no public irritancy or comedogenic data.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Menthyl Lactate
- Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing
- PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
- PEG emulsifier/thickener for O/W; PEG penetration & irritation risk on compromised skin, needs preservative
- Trisodium EDTA
- Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Blue 1
- Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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