Self-Esteem Neck Firming Lift
Exfoliant
Updated 11 Dec 2025

Self-Esteem Neck Firming Lift

Dermelect Cosmeceuticals
30Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
60% Natural40% 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.

CyclomethiconeMax 0.1%
Max concentration:0.1%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:Concentration must not exceed 0.1% by weight in all cosmetic products.
Label warnings: Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) substance. Restricted due to environmental concerns.
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
Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
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 2.8 — Suboptimal
2.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 2.8
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Retinol
Glycolic Acid at pH 2.8: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Salicylic Acid at pH 2.8: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Retinol at pH 2.8: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Retinol at pH 2.8 is below the ideal range (5–6).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

60% natural40% synthetic
18 natural 12 synthetic

Based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 60% natural and 40% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.