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Cosmetic recorded by Open Beauty Facts contributors

- Brand
- not provided
- EAN-13
- 0301872481301
- Sales countries
- United States
- Record created on
- 19 August 2021
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Fiche 0301872481301. Open Beauty Facts, export of cosmetic products, retrieved 23 October 2026.
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List recorded in 2021. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging
Points to note
Findings according to the 2021 list.
- Information
The recorded composition on 19 August 2021 lists cholecalciferol (vitamin d3 in corn oil), prohibited in cosmetics in the European Union (rule applicable since 11 July 2013) (Annex II, entry 335). Check the current packaging: the record is contributed and the formula may have changed. This product is reported as sold outside the European Union (United States): the EU rule may not apply there (liste de 2021, ancienne).
Source: CosIngThe European Commission's database of cosmetic ingredients., Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (prohibited substances), annexe II, entrée 335.
Who it concerns
For each group, the ingredients of the list that an official classification or rule mentions. Open an ingredient's page to read what the text says. A group with no name does not mean the ingredients were judged to have no effect for it.
Prohibition or serious classificationThe text prohibits the substance for this use, or ranks it among the most serious hazards (known or presumed carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic, identified endocrine disruptor).Worth watchingThe text sets a condition or flags a hazard worth knowing: allergen, suspected effect, condition for children, hazard to the aquatic environment.For informationOfficial information with no condition on a finished product: warning to read, irritation of the pure substance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Prohibition or serious classification cholecalciferol (vitamin d3 in corn oil)An EU act identifies it as an endocrine disruptor for human health: Regulation (EU) 2019/637 (approval, biocidal products).
- Worth watching salicylic acidClassified under the CLP Regulation: reproductive toxicity, category 2 (Repr. 2), a hazard to the unborn child. The European Union nevertheless allows it under the conditions of its annex, after an opinion of its Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
Babies and children
- Prohibition or serious classification salicylic acidAnnex III, entry 98, prohibits it in products intended for children under 3: “Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age.” Annex V, entry 3, prohibits it in products intended for children under 3: “Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age.”
- Worth watching propylparabenAnnex V, entry 12 a, prohibits it for children under 3 in certain products only: “Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age.”
Skin, eyes and allergies
- For information salicylic acidClassified under the CLP Regulation: serious eye damage, category 1 (Eye Dam. 1). This classification describes the pure substance; in a finished product it is far more diluted.
- For information phenoxyethanolClassified under the CLP Regulation: serious eye damage, category 1 (Eye Dam. 1). This classification describes the pure substance; in a finished product it is far more diluted.
Read on the label
- For information salicylic acidAnnex III, entry 98, requires this to be printed on the pack: “(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.”. Annex V, entry 3, requires this to be printed on the pack: “Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.”.
- For information propylparabenAnnex V, entry 12 a, requires this to be printed on the pack: “For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: "Do not use on the nappy area"”.
No official text covers the recognised ingredients for: environment.
For a question about your own situation (pregnancy, child, allergy), show this list to your doctor, midwife or pharmacist: we cannot say whether this product suits you.
Upcoming decisions and differences elsewhere
- CHOLECALCIFEROL : different rule in another country (Canada).
Recorded composition
List recorded from a 2021 photo: the formula may have changed since. Compare with the packaging. This list is not presented as the product's current composition.
Ingredient list copied by Open Beauty Facts contributors. Added to CompoAtlas on 22 October 2026.
Packaging photo dated (Open Beauty Facts, export of cosmetic products).
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23 recognised ingredients out of 33.
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Classified hazard (cancer, DNA, reproduction): Carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction under the CLPEU regulation that classifies chemicals by their hazards (EC No 1272/2008). Regulation, or identified endocrine disruptor. Irritation, allergy and environment: see “Who it concerns”.
| Rank | On the label | Glossary name | Matching | European Union rule | Classified hazard (cancer, DNA, reproduction) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | purified water | AQUA | Certain synonyme vérifié | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 2 | glycerin | GLYCERIN | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 3 | behentrimonium methosulfate and cetearyl alcohol | not recognised | Non reconnu aucun nom du glossaire ne correspond | Name not recognised in the European glossary | none |
| 4 | mineral oil | MINERAL OIL | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 5 | glyceryl stearate se | GLYCERYL STEARATE SE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 6 | ammonium to hydrate and and fatty acids | not recognised | Non reconnu aucun nom du glossaire ne correspond | Name not recognised in the European glossary | none |
| 7 | peg-100 stearate | PEG-100 STEARATE | Moyenne nom reconnu dans une liste imprimée sans virgule | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 8 | cholecalciferol (vitamin d3 in corn oil) | CHOLECALCIFEROL | Élevée nom reconnu, la parenthèse est une précision | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) | Identified as an endocrine disruptor at EU level |
| 9 | ceramide 3 | CERAMIDE 3 | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 10 | lactate | not recognised | Non reconnu aucun nom du glossaire ne correspond | Name not recognised in the European glossary | none |
| 11 | salicylic acid | SALICYLIC ACID | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 98: products: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant; maximum concentration: (a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5% Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) | Toxic for reproduction: suspected effect (category 2, CLP classification) |
| 12 | triethanolamine | TRIETHANOLAMINE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) | none |
| 13 | cetyl alcohol | CETYL ALCOHOL | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 14 | niacinamide | NIACINAMIDE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 15 | power of | not recognised | Non reconnu aucun nom du glossaire ne correspond | Name not recognised in the European glossary | none |
| 16 | ceramide 6-ii | CERAMIDE 6 II | Moyenne nom reconnu dans une liste imprimée sans virgule | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 17 | ceramide 1 | CERAMIDE 1 | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 18 | cholesterol | CHOLESTEROL | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 19 | phytosphingosine | PHYTOSPHINGOSINE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 20 | hyaluronic ng acid | not recognised | Non reconnu aucun nom du glossaire ne correspond | Name not recognised in the European glossary | none |
| 21 | phenoxyethanol | PHENOXYETHANOL | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 29: maximum concentration: 1.0% | none |
| 22 | dimethicone | DIMETHICONE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 23 | methylparaben | METHYLPARABEN | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters | none |
| 24 | edetate disodium | DISODIUM EDTA | Certain synonyme vérifié | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 25 | eflectiveness | not recognised | Non reconnu aucun nom du glossaire ne correspond | Name not recognised in the European glossary | none |
| 26 | propylparaben | PROPYLPARABEN | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 0.14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations - 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% | none |
| 27 | sodium lauroyl lactylate | SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 28 | carbomer | CARBOMER | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 29 | xanthan gum | XANTHAN GUM | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 30 | of the skin | not recognised | Non reconnu aucun nom du glossaire ne correspond | Name not recognised in the European glossary | none |
| 31 | rwon't clog es ts very best | not recognised | Non reconnu aucun nom du glossaire ne correspond | Name not recognised in the European glossary | none |
| 32 | pician | not recognised | Non reconnu aucun nom du glossaire ne correspond | Name not recognised in the European glossary | none |
| 33 | that may vational eczema association nationaleczema org 3 01872 48130 lot b67615 | not recognised | Non reconnu aucun nom du glossaire ne correspond | Name not recognised in the European glossary | none |
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