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.
Trans-2-HexenalMax 0.002%
Max concentration:0.002%
Product types:(a) Oral products(b) Other products
Vanillin
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.
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
6.8
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
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
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
36 natural 1 unknown 4 synthetic
Based on 41 ingredients analyzed. 88% natural, 2% unknown and 10% synthetic.
Fragrance1 essential oil
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning16:Algae Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol... +8 more
emollient8:Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.