cremo Daily Face Wash
cremo Cremo Daily Face Wash lists 22 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Water
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Hexylene Glycol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Isopentyldiol
- PPG-5-Ceteth-20
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
- Chlorphenesin
- Benzoic Acid
- Sorbic Acid
- Propanediol
- Citric Acid
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III
- Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
- FRAGRANCE
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf OilLavandula Angustifolia Oil
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Other ingredients
Melissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideHexylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolIsopentyldiolPPG-5-Ceteth-20PEG-120 Methyl Glucose TrioleateChlorphenesinBenzoic AcidSorbic AcidPropanediolCitric AcidDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/360 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopentyldiol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-5-Ceteth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable
- Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
- Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Herbal fragrance oil; contains citral, a known allergen, watch for photosensitivity or contact allergy at low levels.
- Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
- Quillaia saponaria bark extract, cleansing foaming agent; contains natural saponins, potentially allergenic, strong foaming but moderate mildness.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Isopentyldiol
- Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel
- PPG-5-Ceteth-20
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
- Not decoded yet
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
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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