Essential Moisturizer
Moisturizer

Essential Moisturizer

DermaQuest
56Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
66% 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.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
EthoxydiglycolMax 10.0%
Max concentration:10.0%
Product types:(a) Oxidative hair day products(b) Non-oxidative hair dye products(c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products(d) Other non-spray cosmetic products(e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
Conditions:(a) to (e):The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
Retinyl PalmitateMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Moisturizer. Verify compliance.

  • EthoxydiglycolRestricted to hair dye products
    (a) Oxidative hair day products(b) Non-oxidative hair dye products(c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products…

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Ineffective
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Copper Tripeptide-1, Retinol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, L-Ascorbic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.3: optimal range (5–7)
Retinol at pH 5.3: optimal range (5–6)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.3: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 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-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

66% natural30% synthetic
37 natural 2 unknown 17 synthetic

Based on 56 ingredients analyzed. 66% natural, 4% unknown and 30% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants4 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning21:Hexyl Laurate, Soluble Elastin, Isopropyl Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate... +13 more
type of chemical entity12:Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ubiquinone... +4 more
skin conditioning - emollient6:Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linoleic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

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