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.
BHT
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Tromethamine
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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
6.0
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6, 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-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
24 natural 1 unknown 15 synthetic
Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 60% natural, 3% unknown and 37% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants4 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning14:Trisiloxane, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Silybum Marianum (Lady'S Thistle) Extract, Caffeine, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12... +6 more
humectant9:Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sorbitol, Sodium Polyaspartate... +1 more
type of chemical entity6:Sucrose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — silky, designed for the delicate eye area
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Silky, lightweight — designed to absorb without pulling
Silicone-smooth or gel-light — designed for the thinnest skin on the face. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.