perfora Awake Toothpaste
perfora Perfora Awake Toothpaste lists 28 ingredients on its label, 27 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Mentha Arvensis
- Mentha Viridis Oil
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
- Melia Azadirachta Extract
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Oil
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Purified Water
- Xylitol
- Sorbitol
- Silica
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Glycerin
- Coco-Betaine
- Nano Hydroxyapatite
- Pentylene Glycol
- Coconut Oil
- Flavour
- Xanthan Gum
- Stevia
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Tocopherol
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Erythritol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Mentha ArvensisMentha Viridis OilMentha Piperita Leaf OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Extract
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
Other ingredients
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPurified WaterXylitolSorbitolSilicaSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateGlycerinCoco-BetaineNano HydroxyapatitePentylene GlycolCoconut OilFlavourXanthan GumSteviaSodium BicarbonateMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidTocopherolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilErythritol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentha Arvensis | FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Mentha Viridis Oil | FRAGRANCE, AROMATIZING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Melia Azadirachta Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Citrus Limon Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/353 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · – | Green |
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · – | Green |
| Nano Hydroxyapatite | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Coconut Oil | 皮肤调理剂-润肤, 保湿剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Flavour | 香料, 增香剂 | — | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Stevia | FLAVOR, SCENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | ABRASIVE, BUFFERING, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING | 1 · – | Green |
| Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Erythritol | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Mentha Arvensis
- Mint family plant material used as fragrance; contains menthol and other actives, high concentrations may cause cooling sensation or irritationE · AI inference · to be verified
- Mentha Viridis Oil
- Essential oil with cooling feel; contains menthol, high concentrations irritating, caution near eyesE · AI inference · to be verified
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxinsB · Third-party verified
- Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
- Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibilityE · AI inference · to be verified
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
- Green tea extract, polyphenols, antioxidant, soothing, low comedogenic.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Melia Azadirachta Extract
- Neem extract for traditional antibacterial care; contains azadirachtin, potential allergen, low dose.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Oil
- Natural essential oil with menthol; low-level addition for cooling; caution for sensitive skin, potential sensitiserE · AI inference · to be verified
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and complianceC · Official source
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.B · Third-party verified
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.B · Third-party verified
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control productsC · Official source
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.B · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Coco-Betaine
- Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritationB · Third-party verified
- Nano Hydroxyapatite
- Not decoded yet
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skinC · Official source
- Coconut Oil
- Coconut oil, strong emollient but highly comedogenic; avoid for acne-prone skinB · Third-party verified
- Flavour
- Generic flavour blend; non-specific mixture. Check full ingredient list for specific allergens or compliance issues.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydrationC · Official source
- Stevia
- Stevia leaf extract; natural sweetener. Rare in cosmetics, mostly food grade. Polyphenols prone to oxidation, protect from lightE · AI inference · to be verified
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Sodium bicarbonate; buffer and deodorant; alkaline at high pH, potential irritation, control dosageB · Third-party verified
- Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
- Magnolia bark extract with honokiol; antimicrobial and conditioning, use within safe effective range.E · AI inference · to be verified
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.C · Official source
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Erythritol
- Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.E · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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