Benton AC BHA Gel 100ml

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Recorded ingredients include Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract and Allantoin. View details

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6 key ingredients · Vitamin B3, Cica, Allantoin, Pro-vitamin B5, Hyaluronic Acid (salt form), BHA exfoliant
Not recommended during pregnancy · Contains an ingredient our pregnancy rule set flags.
Label limits · Part of the ingredient list or its source is unconfirmed. Free-of and vegan status are not established.

Ingredient breakdown

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AquaWater
INCI name
Aqua
As printed on the label
Aqua (Water)
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — PubChem Compound Summary (CID 962) · reference
Water — Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary (Cosmetics Info, Personal Care Products Council) · reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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NiacinamideVitamin B3
INCI name
Niacinamide
As printed on the label
Niacinamide
Korean name
나이아신아마이드
Recorded CosIng functions
smoothing — helps skin or hair feel smoother
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation (PMC) — synthesizes the Hakozaki 8-week pigmentation trial, ceramide/barrier data, and rosacea findings
Pentylene Glycol
INCI name
Pentylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Pentylene Glycol
Korean name
펜틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of 1,2-Glycols as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
INCI name
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
As printed on the label
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Korean name
매실추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Butylene Glycol
INCI name
Butylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Butylene Glycol
Korean name
부틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
INCI name
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
As printed on the label
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Korean name
폴리글리세릴-10라우레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
INCI name
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
As printed on the label
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Korean name
병풀잎수
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Record reviewed
Centella Asiatica ExtractCica
INCI name
Centella Asiatica Extract
As printed on the label
Centella Asiatica Extract
Korean name
병풀추출물, 센텔라아시아티카추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
smoothing — helps skin or hair feel smoother
soothing — helps calm skin discomfort or irritation
tonic — refreshes or invigorates the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Allantoin
INCI name
Allantoin
As printed on the label
Allantoin
Korean name
알란토인
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
soothing — helps calm skin discomfort or irritation
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Allantoin (CID 204)
Propanediol
INCI name
Propanediol
As printed on the label
Propanediol
Korean name
프로판다이올, 프로판디올
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alkane Diols as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
INCI name
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
As printed on the label
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Korean name
참마뿌리추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Preventive effect of Dioscorea japonica on squamous cell carcinoma of mouse skin involving down-regulation of prostaglandin E2 synthetic pathway · preclinical animal study
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
INCI name
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
As printed on the label
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Korean name
미역추출물, 참미역추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract — COSMILE Europe
Laminaria Japonica Extract
INCI name
Laminaria Japonica Extract
As printed on the label
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Korean name
곤포추출물, 다시마추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Laminaria Japonica Extract - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Sargassum Fulvellum Extract
INCI name
Sargassum Fulvellum Extract
As printed on the label
Sargassum Fulvellum Extract
Korean name
모자반추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 83063)
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
INCI name
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
As printed on the label
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Korean name
톳추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 83189)
Gluconolactone
INCI name
Gluconolactone
As printed on the label
Gluconolactone
Korean name
글루코노락톤
Recorded CosIng functions
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
A double-blind clinical trial of a 14% gluconolactone solution in the treatment of acne vulgaris
Betaine Salicylate
INCI name
Betaine Salicylate
As printed on the label
Betaine Salicylate
Korean name
베타인살리실레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
antimicrobial — helps control microorganism growth in the product
keratolytic — loosens and helps shed the outer layer of dead skin cells
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
COSMILE Europe: Betaine Salicylate
1,2-Hexanediol
INCI name
1,2-Hexanediol
As printed on the label
1,2-Hexanediol
Korean name
1,2-헥산다이올
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of 1,2-Glycols as Used in Cosmetics — Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Ethylhexylglycerin
INCI name
Ethylhexylglycerin
As printed on the label
Ethylhexylglycerin
Korean name
에칠헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Alkyl Glyceryl Ethers as Used in Cosmetics
Sodium Phytate
INCI name
Sodium Phytate
As printed on the label
Sodium Phytate
Korean name
소듐파이테이트
Recorded CosIng functions
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Phytate — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
PanthenolPro-vitamin B5
INCI name
Panthenol
As printed on the label
Panthenol
Korean name
판테놀
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
INCI name
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
As printed on the label
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Korean name
다이포타슘글리시리제이트, 디포타슘글리시리제이트
Recorded CosIng functions
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and related ingredients
Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid (salt form)
INCI name
Sodium Hyaluronate
As printed on the label
Sodium Hyaluronate
Korean name
소듐하이알루로네이트
Recorded CosIng functions
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
INCI name
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
As printed on the label
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Korean name
마치현추출물, 쇠비름추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Portulaca Oleracea Extract — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Record reviewed
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
INCI name
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
As printed on the label
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Korean name
약모밀추출물, 어성초추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Houttuynia cordata-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Madecassic Acid
INCI name
Madecassic Acid
As printed on the label
Madecassic Acid
Korean name
마데카식애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Won JH, Shin JS, Park HJ, et al. Anti-inflammatory effects of madecassic acid via the suppression of NF-kappaB pathway in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Planta Med 76(3):251-257, 2010
Asiatic Acid
INCI name
Asiatic Acid
As printed on the label
Asiatic Acid
Korean name
아시아틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
light stabilizer — helps protect the formula from deterioration caused by light; this role does not establish sunscreen protection
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Centella asiatica and Its Metabolite Asiatic Acid: Wound Healing Effects and Therapeutic Potential
Madecassoside
INCI name
Madecassoside
As printed on the label
Madecassoside
Korean name
마데카소사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Madecassoside Inhibits Melanin Synthesis by Blocking Ultraviolet-Induced Inflammation
Asiaticoside
INCI name
Asiaticoside
As printed on the label
Asiaticoside
Korean name
아시아티코사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
In vitro and in vivo wound healing activity of asiaticoside isolated from Centella asiatica
Salicylic AcidBHA exfoliant
INCI name
Salicylic Acid
As printed on the label
Salicylic Acid
Korean name
살리실릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
anti-seborrheic — is listed in CosIng as an anti-seborrheic agent; the classification alone does not establish treatment effectiveness
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
keratolytic — loosens and helps shed the outer layer of dead skin cells
preservative — helps inhibit microorganism growth in the formula
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
INCI name
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
As printed on the label
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Korean name
카프릴로일살리실릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Capryloyl Salicylic Acid as Used in Cosmetics · Peer-reviewed Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
INCI name
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
As printed on the label
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Korean name
카프릴하이드록사믹애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Caprylhydroxamic Acid - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Safety Assessment of Caprylhydroxamic Acid as Used in Cosmetics
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
INCI name
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
As printed on the label
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Korean name
하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine — COSMILE Europe
Sucrose Stearate
INCI name
Sucrose Stearate
As printed on the label
Sucrose Stearate
Korean name
수크로오스스테아레이트, 슈크로오스스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cetearyl Alcohol
INCI name
Cetearyl Alcohol
As printed on the label
Cetearyl Alcohol
Korean name
세테아릴알코올
Recorded CosIng functions
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Citric Acid
INCI name
Citric Acid
As printed on the label
Citric Acid
Korean name
시트릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters as Used in Cosmetics (CIR Expert Panel, Int J Toxicol 2014)
Caprylyl Glycol
INCI name
Caprylyl Glycol
As printed on the label
Caprylyl Glycol
Korean name
카프릴릴글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources

Where this label came from. 38 of 44 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok.

Safety & cautions

Concentration and exposure have not been verified for this product. Ingredient order does not establish a percentage.

Breastfeeding assessment

Breastfeeding has not been assessed separately in this database. Pregnancy results do not answer that question.

Betaine Salicylate
- Used with caution in pregnancy
Salicylic Acid
- Used with caution in pregnancy
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Used with caution in pregnancy

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Benton AC BHA Gel 100ml

Ingredient breakdown

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