cowshed Bullocks Soothing Moisturiser
cowshed Cowshed Bullocks Soothing Moisturiser lists 29 ingredients on its label, 27 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
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Glycerin
- Stearic Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
- Potassium Sorbate
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Cymbopogon Martini Leaf Oil
- Benzoic Acid
- Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil
- Panthenol
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
- Santalum Album Wood Oil
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Citric Acid
- Limonene*
- Geraniol*
- Linalool*
- Citral*
- Farnesol*
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
Other ingredients
Calendula Officinalis Flower OilCannabis Sativa Seed OilPotassium SorbateButyrospermum ParkiiTheobroma Cacao Seed ButterTocopheryl AcetateCymbopogon Martini Leaf OilBenzoic AcidCoriandrum Sativum Seed OilPanthenolAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceDehydroacetic AcidJuniperus Virginiana Wood OilSantalum Album Wood OilSodium HydroxideCitric AcidLimonene*Geraniol*Linalool*Citral*Farnesol*
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Grandis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 1 · – | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Butyrospermum Parkii | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cymbopogon Martini Leaf Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil | PERFUMING · 限制 III/358 | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Santalum Album Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene* | 香料, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Geraniol* | 香精香料 | 2 · – | Green |
| Linalool* | 香精,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Citral* | 香料 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Farnesol* | 溶剂,保湿剂,香精 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
- Calendula flower oil, used as skin conditioning agent and fragrance; plant-based, contains essential oil components, concentration needs control for sensitive skin, may be allergenic.
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
- Hemp seed oil, non-psychoactive, emollient for skin and hair; high linoleic acid, needs antioxidants
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Cymbopogon Martini Leaf Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil
- Coriander seed oil acting as emollient; contains vanillin and other components, use with caution in sensitive skin formulations.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
- Essential oil for perfuming; restricted ingredient requiring strict EU concentration limits and allergen awareness.
- Santalum Album Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Limonene*
- Limonene; main component of citrus oils; natural fragrance, oxidizes into irritants; one of EU's 26 allergenic fragrances.
- Geraniol*
- Fragrance allergen in EU 26 list; must be declared if above regulatory threshold
- Linalool*
- Common fragrance note with floral scent; listed as EU allergen, use at low concentrations
- Citral*
- Citral, a natural fragrance component and strong allergen (EU 26); prone to oxidation, requires strict dose control and antioxidants.
- Farnesol*
- Farnesol, polyol solvent/humectant; also a fragrance allergen, requires EU labeling.
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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