bulldog Sensitive Aftershave Balm
bulldog Bulldog Sensitive Aftershave Balm 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
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Allantoin
- Pentaerythrityl Distearate
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Benzoic Acid
- Carbomer
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
- Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
- Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Tocopherol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Sorbitan StearatePentaerythrityl Distearate
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Allantoin
Other ingredients
Sodium PolyacrylateSodium Stearoyl GlutamateBenzoic AcidCarbomerDehydroacetic AcidAmorphophallus Konjac Root ExtractAdansonia Digitata Seed OilAvena Sativa Kernel OilTriticum Vulgare Germ OilEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractCitric AcidSodium HydroxideSodium MetabisulfiteTocopherol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Polyacrylate | ABSORBENT, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Pentaerythrityl Distearate
- Oil-soluble emulsifier/wax; improves cream hardness and shine, typical use 1-5%, non-ionic
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
- Babassu/baobab seed oil, emollient; high oleic/palmitic, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants, store in dark.
- Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
- Oat kernel oil for skin conditioning; moisturizing, sensitive skin friendly
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Nutrient-rich emollient with Vit E; low irritancy but relevant for gluten-sensitive; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
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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