2.5% Retinol Night Cream, Overnight Resurfacing Treatment
Moisturizer

2.5% Retinol Night Cream, Overnight Resurfacing Treatment

Cosmedica Skincare
23Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
78% Natural17% 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.

Retinol
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 4.6 — Effective
4.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.6
Active ingredients: Retinol
Retinol at pH 4.6: acceptable but not ideal (5–6 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6

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
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

78% natural18% synthetic
18 natural 1 unknown 4 synthetic

Based on 23 ingredients analyzed. 78% natural, 4% unknown and 18% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Humectants3 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning10:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Retinol, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propolis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract... +2 more
skin conditioning - emollient5:Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Equisetum Arvense Extract
type of chemical entity4:Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.