Avon De Beaute product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Avon De Beaute Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Unilever

Avon De Beaute is one of the skincare products analyzed by Zerotox for Unilever. The product scores 45/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Fragrance, Serion, Tetrasodium Edta affect the overall evaluation.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like phenoxyethanol and sodium sulfate, raising concerns about quality and safety. The presence of artificial color CI 74160 further indicates a processed formulation.

Main concern

Presence of phenoxyethanol, a synthetic preservative, raises concerns about potential skin irritation.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains natural extracts like sweet almond oil and lotus flower extract, which may provide some beneficial properties.
  • Includes glycerin, a good humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.

Concerns

  • Presence of phenoxyethanol, a synthetic preservative, raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
  • Inclusion of artificial color CI 74160 and other synthetic fragrances may pose quality issues.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this skincare.

  • Is Non Lauric Oils safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Non Lauric Oils is used here as base. Non-lauric oils serve as emollients in this product, providing moisture but may vary in quality depending on source.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: HUILES NON-LAURIQUES

  • Is Water safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Water is used here as solvent. Water acts as a solvent, facilitating the distribution of other ingredients in the formulation, generally safe.

    Role in formula: solvent

    Original: EAU

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a well-known humectant that helps to attract moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration.

    Role in formula: humectant

    Original: GLYCERINE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Glycerin

  • Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.

    Role in formula: fragrance

    Original: PARFUM

    Read the full ingredient profile for Fragrance

  • Is Palmitic Acid safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Palmitic Acid is used here as emulsifier. Palmitic acid is used as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but may be derived from palm oil.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: ACIDE GRAS DE Palme

    Read the full ingredient profile for Palmitic Acid

  • Is Lauric Oils safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Lauric Oils is used here as base. Lauric oils are often used for their moisturizing properties but can be comedogenic for some skin types.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: HUILES LAURIQUES

  • Is Serion safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Serion is used here as unknown. Serion is a proprietary ingredient with unclear safety and efficacy, raising concerns about its use.

    Role in formula: unknown

    Original: SERION

  • Is Rose Flower Extract safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Rose Flower Extract is used here as natural_extract. Rose flower extract is known for its soothing properties and may provide antioxidant benefits.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: EXTRAIT DE FLEUR DU ROSIER DE FRANCE

  • Is Sweet Almond Oil safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Sweet Almond Oil is used here as natural_extract. Sweet almond oil is a nourishing oil that can help moisturize and soften the skin.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: HUILE D'AMANDE DOUCE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sweet Almond Oil

  • Is Sacred Lotus Flower Extract safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Sacred Lotus Flower Extract is used here as natural_extract. Sacred lotus flower extract is often used for its calming properties and potential skin benefits.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: EXTRAIT DE FLEUR DE LOTUS SACRE

  • Is Field Mint Oil safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Field Mint Oil is used here as natural_extract. Field mint oil can provide a refreshing scent and may have mild antiseptic properties.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: HUILE DE MENTHE DES CHAMPS

  • Is Palmarosa Oil safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Palmarosa Oil is used here as natural_extract. Palmarosa oil is known for its hydrating properties and can help balance skin moisture.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: HUILE DE PALMAROSA

  • Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Hydrogenated Castor Oil is used here as emulsifier. Hydrogenated castor oil is used for its emulsifying properties but may raise concerns about processing.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: HUILE DE RICIN HYDROGÉNÉE ET ETHOXYLÉE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Castor Oil

  • Is Tetrasodium Edta safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Tetrasodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Tetrasodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that can raise concerns about environmental impact.

    Role in formula: chelating_agent

    Original: TETRASODIUM EDTA

    Read the full ingredient profile for Tetrasodium Edta

  • Is Etidronic Acid safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Etidronic Acid is used here as unknown. Etidronic acid is a synthetic compound that may pose safety concerns due to its unclear role in cosmetics.

    Role in formula: unknown

    Original: ACIDE ÉTIDRONIQUE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Etidronic Acid

  • Is Sodium Sulfate safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Sodium Sulfate is used here as thickener. Sodium sulfate is a synthetic thickener that may cause irritation in sensitive skin types.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: SULFATE DE SODIUM

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Sulfate

  • Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride is used as a thickener but can be drying for some skin types.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: CHLORURE DE SODIUM

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Chloride

  • Is Titanium Dioxide safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Titanium Dioxide is used here as colorant. Titanium dioxide is often used as a colorant and may raise concerns about its safety in cosmetics.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: DIOXYDE DE TITANE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Titanium Dioxide

  • Is Disodium Distyrylbenzene Disulfonate safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Disodium Distyrylbenzene Disulfonate is used here as colorant. This synthetic colorant may pose safety concerns due to its unclear effects on skin.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: DISODIUM DISTYRYLBIPHENYL DISULFONATE

  • Is Alpha Isomethyl Ionone safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Alpha Isomethyl Ionone is used here as fragrance. Alpha-isomethyl ionone is a synthetic fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions.

    Role in formula: fragrance

    Original: ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Alpha Isomethyl Ionone

  • Is Lilial safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Lilial is used here as fragrance. Lilial is a synthetic fragrance that may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

    Role in formula: fragrance

    Original: LILIAL

  • Is Citronellol safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Citronellol is used here as fragrance. Citronellol is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions, raising safety concerns.

    Role in formula: fragrance

    Original: CITRONELLOL

    Read the full ingredient profile for Citronellol

  • Is Coumarin safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Coumarin is used here as fragrance. Coumarin is a synthetic fragrance that may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.

    Role in formula: fragrance

    Original: COUMARINE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Coumarin

  • Is Geraniol safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Geraniol is used here as fragrance. Geraniol is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions, raising safety concerns.

    Role in formula: fragrance

    Original: GÉRANIOL

    Read the full ingredient profile for Geraniol

  • Is Hexyl Cinnamal safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Hexyl Cinnamal is used here as fragrance. Hexyl cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance that may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.

    Role in formula: fragrance

    Original: HEXYL CINNAMAL

    Read the full ingredient profile for Hexyl Cinnamal

  • Is Limonene safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions, raising safety concerns.

    Role in formula: fragrance

    Original: LIMONENE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Limonene

  • Is Linalool safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions, raising safety concerns.

    Role in formula: fragrance

    Original: LINALOL

    Read the full ingredient profile for Linalool

  • Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation and is controversial in cosmetics.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: PHENOXYETHANOL

    Read the full ingredient profile for Phenoxyethanol

  • Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a mild preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but may cause irritation.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: SORBATE DE POTASSIUM

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potassium Sorbate

  • Is Ci 74160 safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Ci 74160 is used here as colorant. CI 74160 is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in cosmetics.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: CI 74160

    Read the full ingredient profile for Ci 74160

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4280248

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Presence of phenoxyethanol, a synthetic preservative, raises concerns about potential skin irritation.; Inclusion of artificial color CI 74160 and other synthetic fragrances may pose quality issues.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Unilever — Avon De Beaute is a skincare product. Zerotox gives it a safety score of 45 / 100 based on ingredients. Check the breakdown above and our skincare topic for alternatives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Yes. Our analysis flags fragrance in Unilever — Avon De Beaute. See the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, glycerin, rose flower extract. See the Ingredients section above.
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Unilever — Avon De Beaute has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like phenoxyethanol and sodium sulfate, raising concerns about quality and safety. The presence of artificial color CI 74160 further indicates a processed formulation. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product contains fragrance or allergens that may affect sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section and patch-test. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Unilever — Avon De Beaute scores 45 / 100. Daily use depends on your skin type and tolerance, so review the flagged ingredients and patch-test if you are sensitive. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Unilever — Avon De Beaute has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Unilever products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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