Is Light Scent Booster Beads – Ocean Mist by Downy safe?

Light Scent Booster Beads – Ocean Mist is rated STOP by Million Marker due to ingredients with known health concerns. We recommend considering safer alternatives.

What harmful chemicals does Light Scent Booster Beads – Ocean Mist avoid?

Million Marker evaluates products for harmful chemicals including BPA, phthalates, parabens, PFAS, flame retardants, and other endocrine-disrupting compounds. Light Scent Booster Beads – Ocean Mist has been analyzed and rated STOP based on its ingredient profile.

Where can I buy Light Scent Booster Beads – Ocean Mist?

You can purchase Light Scent Booster Beads – Ocean Mist directly from Downy or search online retailers for the best prices and availability.

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Downy

Light Scent Booster Beads – Ocean Mist

Last verified: May 25, 2026

Polyethylene Glycol
Fragrance
Acrylate Polymer 9
(1-Methyl-2-(5-Methylhex-4-En-2-Yl)Cyclopropyl)Methanol
1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)-2-Buten-1-One
1-Hexanol,3,5,5-Trimethyl-,1-Acetate
2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol
2-Cyclohexen-1-One,Diethyldimethyl-
2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One,Octahydro-
2H-Pyran-2-One,6-Heptyltetrahydro-
2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
3-Buten-2-One,4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)-
3-Octanol,3,7-Dimethyl-
5H-Cyclopenta[H]Quinazoline,6,6a,7,8,9,9a-Hexahydro-7,7,8,9,9-Pentamethyl-
Acetic Acid,2-(1-Oxopropoxy)-,1-(3,3-Dimethylcyclohexyl)Ethyl Ester
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Ambroxan
Amyl Salicylate
Anisaldehyde
Benzenepropanal,4-(1-Methylethyl)-
Benzoic Acid,2,4-Dihydroxy-3,6-Dimethyl-,Methyl Ester
BHT
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Coumarin
Cyclamen Aldehyde
Cyclohexanemethanol,Alpha,3,3-Trimethyl-,1-Formate
Cyclohexanepropanol,2,2,6-Trimethyl-Alpha-Propyl-,Z(AR,1R,6S)-
Cyclohexanepropanol,Alpha,Alpha-Dimethyl-
Dihydro Pentamethylindanone
Dimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate
Dimethylcyclohexylethoxy Isobutylpropanoate
Ethoxydiglycol
Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol
Ethyl Vanillin
Ethylene Brassylate
Gamma-Nonalactone
Heptamethyl Decahydroindenofuran
Hexyl Salicylate
Isoamyl Allylglycolate
Isopropylphenylbutanal
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Limonene
Linalyl Acetate
Methylbenzyl Acetate
Methylcyclopentadecenone
Methyldihydrojasmonate
Orange Oil Terpenes
Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One
Pentanoic Acid,2-Methyl-,Ethyl Ester
Propanoic Acid,2-(1,1-Dimethylpropoxy)-,Propyl Ester,(2S)-
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Vanillin

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Light Scent Booster Beads – Ocean Mist by Downy has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.

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