Hydroxyacetophenone
A synthetic antioxidant that helps preservatives work.
What it triggers
- Vegan originYesno animal source
- FragranceNonot a perfume ingredient
- ParabenNonot a preservative of this family
- SulfateNonot a sulfate surfactant
- SiliconeNonot a silicone
- AlcoholNonot a drying alcohol
What it does
Hydroxyacetophenone is a small molecule with antioxidant activity that also boosts the effect of preservatives, so brands can use less of them. It is common in products marketed as gentle or minimal. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.
It is synthetic and affects none of the six checks.
Functions: antioxidant
Products with Hydroxyacetophenone
in 317 products
- no photoClymia MIAGYN Crema IntimaClymia · intimate care
- no photoLaboratoires Gilbert Cosmétiques Hein Poa Soins Solaires 50 spfLaboratoires Gilbert Cosmétiques · sunscreen
- no photoMalibu KIDS 50 SPF LotionMalibu · sunscreen
- no photoByphasse Deodorant 48 HByphasse · deodorant
- no photoCeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM Lightweight SPF 50CeraVe · sunscreen
- no photoLoreal Paris Bright Reveal SPF 50+ Koyu Leke Karşıtı Fluid Günlük Yüz Güneş KremiLoreal Paris · sunscreen
- no photoNivea Kids Sensitive Protect SprayNivea · sunscreen
Ariul Bambou + B hydrating maskAriul · face mask- no photoMixa La Crème des peaux extra-sèchesMixa · hand cream
- no photoCosmia Crème mains anti-dessèchementCosmia · hand cream
- no photoLa Roche-Posay Lipikar Urea 10% Roughness Smoothing LotionLa Roche-Posay · body moisturizer
- no photoOlay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Face Cream MoisturiserOlay · face cream
- no photoThanks to Nature Shaving Foam Silky Lather With Sweet Almond OilThanks to Nature · shaving
- no photoJincostech Co. Dear Klairs Blue Caffeine Full Cover Eye patchJincostech Co.
- no photoBalea Hydrogel Eye Pads with Cactus WaterBalea · face care
- no photoSchaebens Reiswasser TuchmaskeSchaebens
- no photoPdrn Pore Clay Cleansing MilkPdrn · cleanser
- no photoVivienne Sabo Tititint Lip Tint 03 Provocateur - Long-Lasting Color & Moisturizing FinishVivienne Sabo · lip makeup
Sundance Sonnenbalsam sensitiv LSF 50Sundance · sunscreen- no photoGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive expert+ Garnier Sonnencreme 50+Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive expert+ · sunscreen
- no photoSomatoline Cosmetic Cellulite masque de boueSomatoline Cosmetic · face mask
Nocibe Masque confort apaisant fleur de coton & reglisseNocibe- no photoJergens Hydrating CoconutJergens
Nivea Crème Visage Solaire Anti-Rides UV Q10 FPS 50Nivea · sunscreen
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In the EU ingredient database
Functions listed by CosIng
- antioxidant
- antioxidant: Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
CAS 99-93-4 · EC 202-802-8
EU regulation
Not on a restricted-substances annex. Listed as an allowed cosmetic ingredient.
Source: CosIng, European Commission. Informative, no legal value; the regulation text is the reference.
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