Is Eau De Cologne Fresh Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cosmia
Cosmia's Eau De Cologne Fresh is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Fragrance, Citral, Hexamethylindanopyran.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes alcohol denat and various fragrance components like parfum and essential oils. While some ingredients are natural, the presence of synthetic compounds raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Alcohol denat is a synthetic ingredient that can be drying to the skin, raising safety concerns.
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 essential oils like citrus aurantium peel oil, which can provide a refreshing scent.
- Inclusion of beta-caryophyllene and eucalyptus globulus oil may enhance the aromatic profile.
Concerns
- Alcohol denat is a synthetic ingredient that can be drying to the skin, raising safety concerns.
- Presence of synthetic fragrance components like hexamethylindanopyran may cause irritation for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this fragrance, providing a base for the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Denatured Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Denatured Alcohol is used here as solvent. Denatured alcohol is used as a solvent and helps in the quick evaporation of the fragrance. However, it can be drying to the skin.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: alcohol denat
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as flavor. The term 'parfum' indicates a mixture of synthetic and natural aromatic compounds, which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: parfum
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Is Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil safe in this skincare?
Medium
Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components. It is derived from castor oil but is processed.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Is Beta Caryophyllene safe in this skincare?
Good
Beta Caryophyllene is used here as natural_extract. A natural compound found in essential oils, it contributes to the fragrance and may have aromatic properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: beta-caryophyllene
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Is Camphor safe in this skincare?
Medium
Camphor is used here as flavor. Camphor is used for its strong scent and potential cooling effect, but it can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: camphor
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Is Citral safe in this skincare?
Bad
Citral is used here as flavor. Citral is a synthetic compound that provides a citrus scent but can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: citral
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Is Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil is used here as natural_extract. This essential oil adds a fresh citrus aroma and is derived from the peel of the bitter orange, enhancing the fragrance's natural profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: citrus aurantium peel oil
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Is Coumarin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Coumarin is used here as flavor. Coumarin is a fragrant compound that can enhance the scent but may pose allergy risks for some users.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: coumarin
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Is Eucalyptus Globulus Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil is used here as natural_extract. This essential oil contributes a refreshing scent and is known for its aromatic properties, enhancing the overall fragrance.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: eucalyptus globulus oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
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Is Geranyl Acetate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Geranyl Acetate is used here as flavor. Geranyl acetate is a fragrant compound that adds a floral note but can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: geranyl acetate
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Is Hexamethylindanopyran safe in this skincare?
Bad
Hexamethylindanopyran is used here as flavor. This synthetic compound is used for its fragrance properties but raises concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hexamethylindanopyran
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Medium
Limonene is used here as flavor. Limonene is a natural compound found in citrus oils, contributing to the fragrance but can cause allergic reactions.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: limonene
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Medium
Linalool is used here as flavor. Linalool is a naturally occurring compound that adds a floral scent but may trigger allergies in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: linalool
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Is Linalyl Acetate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Linalyl Acetate is used here as flavor. This compound contributes to the fragrance profile but can be a potential allergen for some users.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: linalyl acetate
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Is Pinene safe in this skincare?
Medium
Pinene is used here as flavor. Pinene is a natural compound that adds a pine scent but may cause irritation for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pinene
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Is Terpineol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Terpineol is used here as flavor. Terpineol is a fragrant compound that can enhance the scent but may cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: terpineol
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: 4274676
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