dr-riva Dr.Riva Cleansing Gel
dr-riva Dr.Riva Cleansing Gel lists 34 ingredients on its label, 31 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
- Cetyl Alcohol
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Lonicera Caprifolium Extract
- Lonicera Japonica Extract
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Glycerin
- Dimethicone
- Hydrated Silica
- Salicylic Acid
- Allantoin
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Lactic Acid
- Acacia Gum
- Fragrance
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Squalane
- Salvia Sclarea Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Sea Salt
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived
Formulation view Gentle gel cleanser with salicylic acid and silica exfoliants. Balanced with grape and jojoba oils, plus plant extracts for soothing. Thickened with cetyl alcohol. Suitable for oily or thick-stratum skins. Formulator note: Combination of salicylic acid and physical exfoliants offers strong cleansing; avoid frequent use. Dry or sensitive skin should patch test.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl AlcoholVitis Vinifera Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- FRAGRANCE
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- ASTRINGENT
- Lonicera Caprifolium Extract
Other ingredients
Lonicera Japonica ExtractIsopropyl MyristateGlycerinDimethiconeHydrated SilicaSalicylic AcidAllantoinCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateVaccinium Myrtillus ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractLactic AcidAcacia GumFragranceAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractSqualaneSalvia Sclarea ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceTocopheryl AcetateRetinyl PalmitateLavandula Angustifolia OilSea SaltPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lonicera Caprifolium Extract | ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Lonicera Japonica Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Isopropyl Myristate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrated Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Saccharum Officinarum Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acer Saccharum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Acacia Gum | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salvia Sclarea Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Sea Salt | ABRASIVE, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Punica Granatum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Lonicera Caprifolium Extract
- Plant extract with astringent and fragrance properties; natural extract with complex components, assess allergenicity
- Lonicera Japonica Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
- Cetearyl ester for emollience/stabilizing; light texture, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Hydrated Silica
- Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.
- Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
- Citrus Medica Limonum fruit extract for scent and phenolics; contains photosensitizing furanocoumarins, use cautiously in daytime products.
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Acacia Gum
- Not decoded yet
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Salvia Sclarea Extract
- Clary sage extract for sebum regulation and soothing; required labeling as fragrance in lip products, potential sensitization at high levels.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Sea Salt
- Sea salt for exfoliation/minerals; particle size matters, high ionic strength when dissolved, check compatibility.
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil
- Vegetable oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids; emollient with light feel, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants and store protected.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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