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Refreshing Breeze After Shave Splash
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This aftershave contains a high concentration of alcohol, which can be drying and irritating for sensitive skin. It also features a significant number of declared fragrance allergens, including Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, and Coumarin, which are common sensitizers for individuals with fragrance allergies or contact dermatitis. While the product provides a pleasant scent, those with sensitive skin should exercise caution due to the potential for irritation and allergic reactions from both the alcohol and the high load of fragrance compounds.
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High alcohol content and multiple declared fragrance allergens
This aftershave contains a high percentage of alcohol, which can be drying and irritating, especially for sensitive skin. It also includes a substantial number of declared fragrance allergens, such as Limonene and Linalool, which are known to cause allergic reactions or contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals. People with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should be cautious when using this product.
Why the score is capped
Lists a bare "Fragrance" row (its other constituents are not named) alongside 10 declared fragrance allergens: the least is disclosed where the sensitising load is highest
Rule PC-CAP-27
Lists alcohol denat. among its first ingredients in a product that stays on the skin. A high-alcohol base dries and irritates many skin types, especially after shaving or on sensitive skin
Rule PC-CAP-26
High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
Rule PC-CAP-03
Watch out for
High alcohol content can lead to skin dryness and irritation.
High load of declared fragrance allergens increases the risk of sensitization and allergic reactions for susceptible individuals.
Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend can contain numerous unlisted sensitizers.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed)
These are individual fragrance components that are known contact allergens. EU rules require them to be named on the label when present above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off), because "parfum" alone would hide them. Limonene and linalool are especially common and become more allergenic as they oxidise on exposure to air. This is a risk for people who are sensitised, not a general-population hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545 (extended fragrance-allergen labelling); SCCS opinions on fragrance allergens
Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed): regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance
"Fragrance" or "parfum" is a catch-all term that can conceal a blend of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, sensitisers, and potential endocrine disruptors. The EU now mandates disclosure of 82 specific fragrance allergens. People with fragrance sensitivity, asthma, or contact dermatitis should prefer fragrance-free products.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545; IFRA
Fragrance: regulation, sources and other products →Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is both a preservative (permitted up to 1% in the EU) and one of the fragrance substances the EU requires to be named on a label because it can cause contact allergy in sensitised people. It is information for someone who knows they react to it, not a general hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III and Annex V
Benzyl Alcohol: regulation, sources and other products →Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)
PEG ingredients are made by ethoxylation, which can leave traces of ethylene oxide (IARC Group 1) and 1,4-dioxane (IARC Group 2B) unless removed. Good manufacturing removes them, so the ingredient itself is not a hazard, but the label cannot tell you whether it was done well. PEGs should not be applied to broken skin.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 100F (ethylene oxide) and Vol. 71 (1,4-dioxane); Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs): regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains a high concentration of Alcohol Denat., which can be drying and irritating to the skin, especially for sensitive individuals.
Contains 'Fragrance' (Parfum), an undisclosed blend of chemicals that is a common source of skin sensitization and allergic reactions. While specific allergens are declared, the overall blend can still pose a risk.
Contains multiple declared fragrance allergens (Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate), which are common sensitizers for individuals with fragrance allergies or contact dermatitis. This product has a high load of these potential allergens.
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an ethoxylated ingredient that may carry a 1,4-dioxane residue, a manufacturing impurity classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic safe, and its presence and concentration cannot be determined from the label alone.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Alcohol Denat.ALCOHOL DENAT.
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WaterWATER
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Fragrance undisclosed fragranceFRAGRANCE
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PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
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Benzyl SalicylateBENZYL SALICYLATE
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LimoneneLIMONENE
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LinaloolLINALOOL
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Hexyl CinnamalHEXYL CINNAMAL
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CoumarinCOUMARIN
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CitralCITRAL
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CitronellolCITRONELLOL
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EugenolEUGENOL
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GeraniolGERANIOL
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Benzyl AlcoholBENZYL ALCOHOL
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Benzyl BenzoateBENZYL BENZOATE
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
Fragrance allergens are substances EU cosmetics rules require to be named on the label (such as Limonene and Linalool). Fragrant botanicals such as essential oils are grouped with them because they can naturally contain such substances, but they are not on that list. They matter mainly for people with fragrance allergies or already-sensitive skin — not a general-population safety issue. Each named allergen takes a small deduction from the ingredient score, and a high count can cap it; fragrant botanicals take none. Naming them on the label is a transparency positive.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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What are the ingredients in Refreshing Breeze After Shave Splash?
The label of Refreshing Breeze After Shave Splash lists 15 ingredients, in label order: Alcohol Denat., Water, Fragrance, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, COUMARIN, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate. Flagged by the analysis: Alcohol Denat., Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.
Is Refreshing Breeze After Shave Splash safe to use?
Refreshing Breeze After Shave Splash scores 6.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This aftershave contains a high percentage of alcohol, which can be drying and irritating, especially for sensitive skin. It also includes a substantial number of declared fragrance allergens, such as Limonene and Linalool, which are known to cause allergic reactions or contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals. People with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should be cautious when using this product.
Why does Refreshing Breeze After Shave Splash score 6.0/10?
Flagged in the score: High load of declared fragrance allergens increases the risk of sensitization and allergic reactions for susceptible individuals. Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend can contain numerous unlisted sensitizers. Also noted: High alcohol content can lead to skin dryness and irritation.
Who should avoid Refreshing Breeze After Shave Splash?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin; Fragrance allergy; Contact dermatitis; Avoiding alcohol in skincare.
Does Refreshing Breeze After Shave Splash contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 10 fragrance allergens: Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, COUMARIN, Citral, Citronellol and Eugenol and others. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Refreshing Breeze After Shave Splash contain fragrance?
Yes — the ingredient list includes Fragrance. Fragrance is declared as a single ingredient, so the individual scent chemicals in it are not named; the label does separately list 10 fragrance allergens (Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal and COUMARIN and others). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
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