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.
TriethanolamineMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
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’.
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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.9
0Neutral 714
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Lanolin
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
15 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic
Based on 27 ingredients analyzed. 56% natural, 4% unknown and 40% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants4 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
type of chemical entity7:Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA
skin conditioning - emollient6:Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Palmitic Acid, Lanolin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionSlow
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.