Is Haute Tolerance Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Le Petit Marseillais
This page reviews Haute Tolerance by Le Petit Marseillais as a skincare. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Benzoate.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. However, it also contains natural ingredients like glycerin and aloe vera juice powder, contributing to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential synthetic additives.
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 glycerin, a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
- Includes aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, known for its soothing properties.
- Utilizes coco-glucoside and sodium cocoyl glutamate, both gentle plant-derived surfactants.
- Citric acid is present to stabilize pH, ensuring skin compatibility.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential synthetic additives.
- The presence of xanthan gum, while natural, may cause sensitivity in some individuals.
- Chondrus crispus powder, though natural, can be problematic for those with specific allergies.
- Lack of fragrance may limit sensory appeal for some users.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.
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Is Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and a medium for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: AQUA: Eau purifiée
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Is Coco Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Good
Coco Glucoside is used here as surfactant. Coco-glucoside is a mild, plant-derived surfactant that helps create lather while being gentle on the skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: COCO-GLUCOSIDE: Tensioactif doux d'origine végétale, issu de la noix de coco, fait mousser
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant derived from vegetable oils, effectively attracting moisture to the skin.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: GLYCERIN: Humectant d'origine naturelle, isu d'huiles végétales
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Is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate safe in this skincare?
Good
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is used here as surfactant. Sodium cocoyl glutamate is a gentle surfactant derived from coconut, contributing to the product's cleansing properties.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE: Tensioactif doux d'origine végétale, issu de la noix de coco, fait mousser
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as buffer. Citric acid acts as a natural stabilizer, helping to maintain an appropriate pH level for skin compatibility.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: CITRIC ACID: Agent stabilisant d'origine naturelle, garantit un pH adapté à la peau
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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 used to prolong shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM BENZOATE: Conservateur d'origine synthétique, pour conserver la formule et protéger votre peau
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Is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder safe in this skincare?
Good
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder is used here as natural_extract. Aloe vera juice powder is known for its soothing and hydrating properties, beneficial for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER: Jus d'Aloe Vera Bío
Read the full ingredient profile for Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this skincare?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but may cause sensitivity in some users.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: XANTHAN GUM: Gélifiant d'origine naturelle
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Is Chondrus Crispus Powder safe in this skincare?
Medium
Chondrus Crispus Powder is used here as thickener. Chondrus crispus powder is a natural thickener that enhances texture but can be an allergen for some individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CHONDRUS CRISPUS POWDER: Epaississant d'origine naturelle, pour une texture onctueuse
Read the full ingredient profile for Chondrus Crispus Powder
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: 4274294
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