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.
Polyacrylamide
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
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’.
Dehydroacetic AcidMax 0.6% (as acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (as acid)
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
6.1
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 6.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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
24 natural 17 synthetic
Based on 41 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural and 41% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
type of chemical entity11:Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid... +3 more
skin conditioning5:C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Sodium Deoxycholate
skin conditioning - emollient5:C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
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.