By The Sea Mineral Lotion (5.9 )
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

By The Sea Mineral Lotion (5.9 )

DHC
21Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
76% Natural24% 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%
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 5.2 — Suboptimal
5.2
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.2
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.2, 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
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

76% natural24% synthetic
16 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 21 ingredients analyzed. 76% natural and 24% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Humectants5 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

humectant8:Sea Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Methyl Gluceth-10, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Algae Extract
skin conditioning6:Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Algae Extract, Zostera Marina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract.
solvent5:Sea Water, Alcohol, Water/Aqua/Eau, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol

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.