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Williams
Formula One Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion
aftershave · 100 ml · Men's grooming
Williams Formula One Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion is free of essential oils, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 17-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.
The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral) and drying alcohol.
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What's inside: free-from facts
- Contains fragrance
- No essential oils
- Contains labelled fragrance allergens
- Contains drying alcohol
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Paraben-free
- No MI/MCI
Fits, by its list
Key ingredients in Formula One Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Full ingredient list, decoded
17 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
- 1Alcohol DenatDissolves oils and fragranceSpeeds up drying on skinAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries… Drying alcohol
- 2AquaDissolves salts, sugars and other water-soluble ingredientsForms the watery base of creams and gelsAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
- 3GlycerinDraws water into the outer skin layerHelps skin feel soft and smoothGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
- 4ParfumAdds a pleasant scentMasks the smell of base ingredientsAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell. Fragrance
- 5MentholCreates a cooling, tingling sensation on skinAdds a fresh, minty scentMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
- 6PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilHelps oil and water stay blendedDissolves oils and fragrance into water-based productsPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a water-soluble emulsifier made from castor oil. Its…
- 7Alpha-Isomethyl IononeGives products a soft, violet-like scentAdds floral depth to fragrance blendsA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 8CitralProvides a fresh, lemon-like scentAdds bright citrus notes to fragrancesCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 9CitronellolGives products a fresh, rose-like scentBlends with other fragrance notesCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 10CoumarinAdds a sweet, hay-like scentBrings a warm, vanilla-like noteCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 11GeraniolGives a fresh, rose-like scentAdds floral notes to a blendGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 12Hexyl CinnamalAdds a soft, floral scentBlends and rounds out other fragrance notesHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 13HydroxycitronellalAdds a fresh, floral scentHelps cover the smell of other ingredientsA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 14LimoneneAdds a fresh citrus scentHelps dissolve oils and fragrance blendsLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 15LinaloolGives products a fresh, floral scentHelps mask the smell of other ingredientsLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 16CI 17200
- 17CI 42090Gives the product a clear blue colorKeeps the shade consistent between batchesBlue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…
Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3181730332221, retrieved November 5, 2026.
Every flag we check
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | Contains | Parfum (#4) |
| Essential oils | None listed | — |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | Contains | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#7), Citral (#8), Citronellol (#9), Coumarin (#10), Geraniol (#11), Hexyl Cinnamal (#12), Hydroxycitronellal (#13), Limonene (#14), Linalool (#15) |
| Drying alcohol | Contains | Alcohol Denat (#1) |
| Sulfates | None listed | — |
| Silicones | None listed | — |
| Parabens | None listed | — |
| MI / MCI | None listed | — |
| Formaldehyde releasers | None listed | — |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Williams Formula One Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion fragrance-free?
No. Williams Formula One Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion contains Parfum (ingredient 4 of 17).
Does Williams Formula One Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?
Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.
Which ingredient rules does Williams Formula One Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion pass?
Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and oily skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin.
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