Post Alpha Calming Down Cream
Exfoliant

Post Alpha Calming Down Cream

Cell Fusion C
66Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Last updated10 Dec 2025
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
82% Natural18% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (15 )
Label warnings: (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’
Titanium DioxideMax 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) face products in loose powder form(b) hair aerosol spray pro­ducts(c) other products
Conditions:a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form(c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH unknown

No pH-dependent actives detected in this formula.

Ingredients like Vitamin C (L-AA), AHA/BHA, and retinoids are influenced by pH. If your product contains one, check the label or brand website for pH info.

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

82% natural18% synthetic
54 natural 12 synthetic

Based on 66 ingredients analyzed. 82% natural and 18% synthetic.

FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning31:Methyl Trimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Algae Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract... +23 more
humectant11:Glycerin, Trehalose, Algae Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Polyquaternium-51... +3 more
skin conditioning - emollient7:Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Algae Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Macadamiate, Palmitic Acid

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.