Extreme Recovery Cream
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Extreme Recovery Cream

Colleen Rothschild
46Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens4 fragrance allergens
63% Natural30% 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.

Benzyl Benzoate
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citronellol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Limonene
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

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.9 — Suboptimal
4.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.9
Active ingredients: Copper Tripeptide-1, L-Ascorbic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 4.9: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4.9: likely ineffective — above 4
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.9: likely ineffective — above 4.5
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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

63% natural30% synthetic
29 natural 3 unknown 14 synthetic

Based on 46 ingredients analyzed. 63% natural, 7% unknown and 30% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones3 silicones
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning14:Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Hydrogenated Polydecene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract... +6 more
fragrance6:Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
emollient6:Coco-Caprylate/​Caprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich velvety cream with silicone slip — smooth application
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Matte velvet — smooth, shine-free, "soft focus"

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.