Vitamin C Cream
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Vitamin C Cream

Dr.Rashel
26Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
35% Natural65% 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%
ChlorphenesinMax 0.3%
Max concentration:0.3%
Ci 16255Max 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
Product types:Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye 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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Moisturizer. Verify compliance.

  • Ci 16255Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Ci 19140Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.1 — Ineffective
5.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.1
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.1: likely ineffective — above 4
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.1: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

35% natural65% synthetic
9 natural 17 synthetic

Based on 26 ingredients analyzed. 35% natural and 65% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones3 silicones
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning - emollient3:Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethiconol, Cyclotetrasiloxane
type of chemical entity3:Glyceryl Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate
surfactant3:PEG-40 Sorbitan Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Steareth-2

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
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.