cuticura Face Scrub
cuticura Cuticura Face Scrub lists 26 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
- Polyethylene
- Petrolatum
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Stearic Acid
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Disodium Edetate
- Cetostearyl Alcohol
- Methylparaben
- Triethanolamine
- 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
- Jojoba Oil
- Butylene Glycol
- Nasturtium Officinale
- Arctium Lappa
- Salvia Officinalis
- Citrus Limonum
- Hedera Helix
- Saponaria Officinalis
- Fragrance
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Citronellol
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains parabensContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Formulation view Rinse-off face scrub using polyethylene microbeads as exfoliants, backed by a petrolatum/paraffin base and cocamidopropyl betaine for mild cleansing. Includes botanical extracts like burdock and sage, though permeation is limited. Preserved with 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol, requiring strict dose control. Recommended weekly for thickened skin. Formulator note: Plastic microbeads are restricted in non-rinse-off products; the occlusive mineral base poses break-out risks for oily acne-prone skin, while botanicals serve more as marketing claims than potent actives.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ABRASIVE
- Polyethylene
- ANTISTATIC
- PetrolatumParaffinum LiquidumCocamidopropyl Betaine
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- FRAGRANCE
- Methylparaben
- BUFFERING
- Triethanolamine
Other ingredients
Disodium EdetateCetostearyl Alcohol2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-DiolJojoba OilButylene GlycolNasturtium OfficinaleArctium LappaSalvia OfficinalisCitrus LimonumHedera HelixSaponaria OfficinalisFragranceBenzyl SalicylateCitronellolHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinaloolButylphenyl Methylpropional
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Petrolatum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 II/904 (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen) | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Paraffinum Liquidum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edetate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/21 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Jojoba Oil | 润肤剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nasturtium Officinale | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Arctium Lappa | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salvia Officinalis | 抗氧化剂，皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Limonum | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hedera Helix | 皮肤调理剂, 紧致剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Saponaria Officinalis | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | 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 |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Petrolatum
- Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Disodium Edetate
- Not decoded yet
- Cetostearyl Alcohol
- Not decoded yet
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
- Broad-spectrum preservative with potent biocidal action; usage is strictly capped by regulations (<0.1%), sensitive to halide-sensitive individuals.
- Jojoba Oil
- Liquid wax ester similar to sebum; good penetration as a base oil
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Nasturtium Officinale
- Not decoded yet
- Arctium Lappa
- Burdock, often for circulation or scalp care; no standard CosIng function, often used as promoter.
- Salvia Officinalis
- Extract serving as a natural antioxidant to prevent lipid oxidation; mild astringent, potential sensitization for some.
- Citrus Limonum
- Not decoded yet
- Hedera Helix
- Botanical extract for firming and de-puffing; contains saponins, caution for sensitive skin. Body/eye care.
- Saponaria Officinalis
- Not decoded yet
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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