Is Face & Body Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Le Petit Olivier
Face & Body Cream is one of the skincare products analyzed by Zerotox for Le Petit Olivier. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Fragrance, Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and dimethicone as a silicone, raising concerns about synthetic additives. However, natural oils like olive fruit oil and shea butter contribute positively to skin hydration.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in cosmetics.
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 olive fruit oil, which is known for its moisturizing properties, enhancing skin hydration.
- Includes shea butter, a natural emollient that helps to soften and protect the skin.
- Glycerin acts as a humectant, attracting moisture to the skin and improving hydration.
- Tocopherol (vitamin E) is included, providing antioxidant benefits and skin protection.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in cosmetics.
- Dimethicone, a silicone, may create a barrier on the skin that can trap impurities and lead to breakouts.
- Fragrance (parfum) can be irritating for sensitive skin, posing a risk for allergic reactions.
- PEG-100 stearate is a synthetic emulsifier that may raise concerns regarding skin compatibility.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid silicones
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this skincare.
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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 formulation, providing hydration and facilitating the absorption of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: AQUA (WATER)
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Is Octyldodecanol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Octyldodecanol is used here as emulsifier. Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient and emulsifier, providing a smooth texture but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: OCTYLDODECANOL
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Is Olea Europaea Fruit Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is used here as natural_extract. Olive fruit oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, providing moisturizing and nourishing benefits to the skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
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Is Behenyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Behenyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol that acts as an emulsifier and thickener, contributing to product stability but may be irritating for some.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: BEHENYL ALCOHOL
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a well-known humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Dimethicone safe in this skincare?
Medium
Dimethicone is used here as emollient. Dimethicone is a silicone that provides a smooth application and helps to lock in moisture, but may lead to clogged pores in some individuals.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: DIMETHICONE
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Is Glyceryl Stearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Stearate is used here as emulsifier. Glyceryl stearate is an emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: GLYCERYL STEARATE
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Is Peg 100 Stearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Peg 100 Stearate is used here as emulsifier. PEG-100 stearate is a synthetic emulsifier that helps stabilize formulations but may cause skin irritation for some users.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PEG-100 STEARATE
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Is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter safe in this skincare?
Good
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is used here as natural_extract. Shea butter is a natural fat that provides deep moisture and nourishment to the skin, enhancing its softness and elasticity.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: BUTYROSPERMUM PARKI (SHEA) BUTTER
Read the full ingredient profile for Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
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Is Cetyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol that acts as an emulsifier and thickener, contributing to product texture but may irritate sensitive skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: CETYL ALCOHOL
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance can cause allergic reactions and irritation, particularly in sensitive skin types, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: PARFUM (FRAGRANCE)
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Is Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate is used here as emulsifier. Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier that helps stabilize formulations but may not be suitable for all skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate
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Is Oryza Sativa Powder safe in this skincare?
Good
Oryza Sativa Powder is used here as natural_extract. Rice powder is used for its absorbent properties, helping to control excess oil and providing a smooth finish to the skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) POWDER
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Is Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer safe in this skincare?
Bad
Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is used here as thickener. This synthetic thickener is used to improve texture but raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential skin irritation.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Read the full ingredient profile for Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM BENZOATE
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Is Ethylhexylglycerin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ethylhexylglycerin is used here as preservative. Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative that also acts as a skin-conditioning agent, but its synthetic nature raises concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERİN
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Is Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is used here as chelating_agent. This chelating agent helps to stabilize formulations but is synthetic, raising concerns about its use in cosmetics.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol, or vitamin E, is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and supports skin health.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: TOCOPHEROL
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust pH and can act as a mild exfoliant, promoting skin renewal and improving texture.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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: 4273677
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