Dual Vita Anti-Oxidant Ampoule
Serum

Dual Vita Anti-Oxidant Ampoule

COMMONLABS
28Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
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.

Limonene
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 20 mmoles/L (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product).
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 5.4 — Ineffective
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Ferulic Acid, Gluconolactone
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4
Niacinamide at pH 5.4: optimal range (5–7)
Ferulic Acid at pH 5.4: acceptable but not ideal (3–4.5 is best)
Gluconolactone at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 5
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Ferulic AcidpH 3–4.5
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5

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
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

82% natural18% synthetic
23 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 82% natural and 18% synthetic.

Active ingredients3 actives
Fragrance2 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning9:Water(Lemon Myrtle Extract Hydrosol), Arginine, Niacinamide, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Gluconolactone, Ectoin... +1 more
type of chemical entity4:Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ubiquinone
humectant4:Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.