african-extracts African Extracts Roobos Refreshing Toner
african-extracts African Extracts Roobos Refreshing Toner lists 18 ingredients on its label, 18 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
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- Polysorbate 20
- Glycereth-26
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
- Disodium EDTA
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Fragrance
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Citronellol
- Coumarin
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasersContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- HUMECTANT
- Hydrogenated Starch HydrolysateGlycereth-26
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
- CHELATING
- Disodium EDTA
- PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V
- Methylisothiazolinone
Other ingredients
Iodopropynyl ButylcarbamateFragranceAlpha-Isomethyl IononeButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitronellolCoumarinHexyl CinnamalHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate | HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Glycereth-26 | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 | Yellow |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 | Yellow |
| Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1380 From 23 August 2019 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be placed on the Union market. From 23 August 2021 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be made available on the Union market.’; | 5 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- Humectant for hydration and film formation; 1-5%, monitor microbial contamination
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Glycereth-26
- Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
- Rooibos leaf extract rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, used for antioxidant conditioning
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
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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