L'Essentiel
The Rituals Cosmetics L'Essentiel is a misc. Our analysis of its 30 ingredients (11 low-risk) rates it Excellent (82/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) findings aren't available for this product's ingredients yet — shown as 100% Unknown.
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4
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Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
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PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Linalyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Coumarin
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
4
|
|
Farnesol
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent, Soothing) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
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Alpha-Terpinene
(Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Anethole
(Denaturant, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
|
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Beta-Caryophyllene
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Camphor
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Fragrance, Plasticizer, Masking) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Carvone
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil | |
|
|
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Citrus Limon Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Geranyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
|
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Lavandula Hybrida Extract
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
(Masking) |
|
|
|
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Pinene
(Antifoaming, Fragrance) |
|
|
|
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Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
(Masking) |
|
|
|
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Rose Ketone-4
(Perfuming) |
|
|
|
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SANTALOL
(Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Terpineol
(Denaturant, Masking, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
|
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Terpinolene
(Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Vanillin
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
