Is Repair Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Anglamark
Anglamark's Repair Cream 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 Peg 20 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and phenoxyethanol, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of glycerin and tocopherol indicates some beneficial properties.
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
- Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to hydration.
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is an antioxidant that can help protect the skin from oxidative stress.
- Xanthan gum acts as a thickener and stabilizer, enhancing the cream's texture and consistency.
- Citric acid helps to adjust pH levels, ensuring the product is suitable for skin application.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in cosmetics.
- Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause irritation in sensitive skin, indicating potential safety issues.
- PEG-20 stearate is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns regarding skin compatibility and irritation.
- Hydrogenated vegetable oil may be overly processed, which can affect the overall quality of the product.
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 Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this cream, providing hydration and a medium for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Caprylic Capric Triglyceride safe in this skincare?
Good
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient is derived from coconut oil and glycerin, acting as an emollient that helps to moisturize and soften the skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Read the full ingredient profile for Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
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Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is used here as emollient. Hydrogenated vegetable oil provides a moisturizing effect but may raise concerns due to its processing level.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Good
Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol that acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer, contributing to the cream's texture.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetearyl Alcohol
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Is Ceteareth 20 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ceteareth 20 is used here as emulsifier. Ceteareth-20 is a synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water, but it may raise concerns about skin irritation.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Ceteareth-20
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a well-known humectant that draws moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is C10 30 Cholesterol Lanosterol Esters safe in this skincare?
Medium
C10 30 Cholesterol Lanosterol Esters is used here as emollient. These esters provide moisturizing properties but may be derived from animal sources, raising ethical concerns.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
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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 stabilize the cream but may raise concerns about its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Stearate
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Is Peg 20 Stearate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Peg 20 Stearate is used here as emulsifier. PEG-20 stearate is a synthetic emulsifier that may cause irritation and raises concerns about skin compatibility.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PEG-20 Stearate
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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 levels, ensuring the product is suitable for skin application and enhancing stability.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the skin from oxidative stress and environmental damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this skincare?
Good
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that enhances the cream's texture and stability without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan Gum
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Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause irritation in sensitive skin, indicating potential safety issues.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Phenoxyethanol
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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 raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in cosmetics.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Sodium Dehydroacetate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Dehydroacetate is used here as preservative. Sodium dehydroacetate is a synthetic preservative that may cause irritation and raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Dehydroacetate
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: 4280646
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