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%
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
5.6
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
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
Key Actives
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
24 natural 4 synthetic
Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 86% natural and 14% synthetic.
Active ingredients2 actives
Preservatives1 preservative
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning12:Pentylene Glycol, Wheat Amino Acids, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Sodium Pca, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer... +4 more
humectant7:Glycerin, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Sodium Pca, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Lactate
hair conditioning5:Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Wheat Amino Acids, Sodium Pca, Hydroxyproline, Caprylyl Glycol
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.