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.
Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
ArbutinMax 7.0%
Max concentration:7.0%
Product types:Face cream
Conditions:Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing alpha-Arbutin and shall not be higher than the unavoidable trace level.From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Benzalkonium ChlorideMax 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
Max concentration:0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
Product types:Rinse-off hair (head) products
Conditions:In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Label warnings: Avoid contact with eyes
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.
Product Type Restrictions
The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Serum. Verify compliance.
- Benzalkonium ChlorideRestricted to hair productsRinse-off hair (head) products
Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.1
0Neutral 714
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Ferulic AcidpH 3–4.5
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Beeswax
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
45 natural 9 synthetic
Based on 54 ingredients analyzed. 83% natural and 17% synthetic.
Active ingredients6 actives
Fragrance4 essential oils
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning29:Niacinamide, Betaine, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Narcissus Poeticus Callus Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Algae Extract... +21 more
antioxidant9:Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caprylyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ferulic Acid, Arbutin, Narcissus Poeticus Callus Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract... +1 more
skin conditioning - emollient7:Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Algae Extract, Palmitic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Linseed Acid
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.