BBB London Hydrating Rose Water Gel

BBB London Hydrating Rose Water Gel

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Hydrolyzed rice protein + 3 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Powered by an ultra-nourishing blend of organic Rose Water, Aloe Vera, Plum Seed Oil and Cucumber, the weightless gel melts effortlessly into skin to instantly hydrate and plump the complexion.”
Source: Lookfantastic US

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed rice protein.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.4–3.6%
Hydrolyzed rice proteinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties~1.5–2.2%
Rosa damascena flower water· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~25–37%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.5–1.15%
Cucumis sativus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect~0.2–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~25–37%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1–1.5%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–1%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~4.5–6.8%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.3–4.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Prunus domestica fruit extractA plant extract. Might have some antioxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Rosa damascena flower water~25–37%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Water~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~3.3–4.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~2.4–3.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrolyzed rice protein~1.5–2.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Xanthan gum~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium hydroxide~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Citronellol~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Water~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Tropaeolum majus flower extract~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Linalool~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Prunus domestica fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A plant extract. Might have some antioxidant properties

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Triticum aestivum seed extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Trans-rose ketone-1
Not recognized
Rose ketone-4~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Ci 14720~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Rosa damascena flower water, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Water, Tropaeolum majus flower extract, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Prunus domestica fruit extract, Triticum aestivum seed extract, Unknown, Rose ketone-4, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Ci 14720

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