Is Ultra Dolce Coconut & Macadamia Latte Safe? Ingredient Analysis
L'Oreal
L'Oreal's Ultra Dolce Coconut & Macadamia Latte 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 Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Ppg 5 Ceteth 20.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a preservative and sodium laureth sulfate as a surfactant, raising concerns about synthetic additives and potential irritation. Overall, the product has a mix of good and medium ingredients.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive 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
- Coconut oil and macadamia oil are natural oils that provide moisturizing benefits, contributing positively to skin hydration.
- Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture, enhancing the product's hydrating properties.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin, raising safety concerns.
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that, while effective, indicates a more processed formulation.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
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 formulation, providing a base for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium laureth sulfate is a synthetic surfactant used for cleansing but can cause skin irritation, especially in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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Is Coco Betaine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Coco Betaine is used here as surfactant. Coco-betaine is a milder surfactant derived from coconut oil, providing cleansing without excessive irritation.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: COCO-BETAINE
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as base. Glycerin is a natural humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin feel.
Role in formula: base
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Glycol Distearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycol Distearate is used here as emulsifier. Glycol distearate is an emulsifier that helps blend oil and water components, contributing to product stability.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: GLYCOL DISTEARATE
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as buffer. Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and stability, but it can be drying in high concentrations.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM CHLORIDE
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is a synthetic blend that can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: PARFUM/ FRAGRANCE
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Is Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Macadamia oil is a natural oil rich in fatty acids, providing nourishment and moisture to the skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Coconut Oil is used here as natural_extract. Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer that helps to hydrate and soften the skin, enhancing the product's emollient properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: COCONUT OIL
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Is Carbomer safe in this skincare?
Medium
Carbomer is used here as thickener. Carbomer is a synthetic thickener that helps to stabilize the formulation but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CARBOMER
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Is Ppg 5 Ceteth 20 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ppg 5 Ceteth 20 is used here as emulsifier. PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is a synthetic emulsifier that can be irritating to some skin types, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PPG-5-CETETH-20
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH levels but can be harsh in high concentrations, potentially irritating the skin.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid used to adjust pH and can provide mild exfoliation, enhancing skin texture.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Polyquaternium 10 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Polyquaternium 10 is used here as conditioning_agent. Polyquaternium-10 is a conditioning agent that helps improve texture and manageability but is synthetic.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: POLYQUATERNIUM-10
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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 Linalool safe in this skincare?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a naturally occurring fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LINALOOL
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Bad
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance component that can be irritating and cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LIMONENE
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Is Benzyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Benzyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. Benzyl alcohol is a preservative that can be irritating to sensitive skin, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: BENZYL ALCOHOL
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Is Benzyl Salicylate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Benzyl Salicylate is used here as fragrance. Benzyl salicylate is a fragrance ingredient that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: BENZYL SALICYLATE
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: 4275438
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