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.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
TriethanolamineMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
4.7
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
19 natural 2 unknown 9 synthetic
Based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 63% natural, 7% unknown and 30% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants2 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning8:Dibutyl Adipate, Glycine Soja Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cannabidiol - Synthetically Produced, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
type of chemical entity7:Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
skin conditioning - emollient4:Dibutyl Adipate, Glycine Soja Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.