
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face wash, 9 ingredients
FEATURES
Natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, brightens dull skin, reduces dark spots, improves texture, gentle cleansing without stripping natural oils, removes tan, promotes healthy glow, vegan and sulfate-free
BEST FOR
all
CHECKS
parabens,sulfates,harsh chemicals
Who Is It For?
All Skin Types All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Brightening Skin Soothing Evening Skin Tone Hydration De-tanning Reduction Of Pigmentation Healing Acne Rashes SunburnsBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Sandalwood has natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that soothe and heal skin conditions like acne, rashes, and sunburns. The face wash contains blackberry extract, turmeric, liquorice, and vetiver which help brighten, even skin tone, hydrate, and soothe the skin. It is sulfate-free, vegan, and made with natural ingredients.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
aqua,natural-poly-saccaride-gum,sodium-lauryl-sarcocinate,glyceryl-mono-stearate,xanthan-gum,cocoamidopropyl-betaine,butylene-glycol,hydantoin,turmeric-extract,vetiver-oil,sandal-oil,liquarice-extract,dmdm-hydantoin,phenoxyethanol
Key Ingredients
sandalwood,blackberry extract,turmeric,liquorice,vetiver
Ingredients Details
Phenoxyethanol
Common Name(s): 2-phenoxyethanol,rose ether,ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
CAS Number: 122-99-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Prevents microbial contamination and spoilage in cosmetic formulations.
Why It's Used: The benchmark cosmetic preservative โ eu-permitted up to 1%, effective against virtually all cosmetically relevant microorganisms, and excellent tolerability.
How It Works: Phenol ring provides broad antimicrobial activity via disruption of bacterial and fungal cell membranes and inhibition of enzymatic activity. effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts (candida), and molds (aspergillus). activity ph range: 3-9.
Typically Found In: All cosmetic formulations as primary preservative
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ broad-spectrum preservative
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1% (eu max 1%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics regulation max 1%. sccs assessed as safe at โค1%. avoid use around eyes in baby products per some country regulations. ewg score: 4.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phenoxyethanol's widespread adoption as the primary cosmetic preservative followed the phaseout of parabens from many formulations in the 2000s-2010s. despite having a comparable or better safety profile to parabens, it is often cited in 'free-from' formulations โ a consumer perception issue rather than a scientific safety concern.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sccs opinion on phenoxyethanol,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12