Ingredient Analysis
Key Ingredients
Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
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.
ArbutinMax 7.0%
Max concentration:7.0%
Product types:Face cream
Conditions:Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing alpha-Arbutin and shall not be higher than the unavoidable trace level.From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Benzyl AlcoholMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
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
5.3
0Neutral 714
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
16 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic
Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 57% natural, 4% unknown and 39% synthetic.
Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives3 preservatives
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning11:Hydroxyethyl Urea, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Silanediol Salicylate, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Tyrosine... +3 more
type of chemical entity5:Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.