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.
Salicylic Acid (Wintergreen Derived)**Max 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
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
5.1
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Salicylic 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
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
11 natural 2 synthetic
Based on 13 ingredients analyzed. 85% natural and 15% synthetic.
Active ingredients3 actives
Fragrance2 essential oils
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning4:Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract**, Backhousia Citriodora (Organic Lemon Myrtle) Leaf Extract*, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Organic Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract*, Microcitrus Australasica (Organic Caviar Lime) Fruit Extract*
aha exfoliant (mw 90 da) with humectant properties. slightly larger than glycolic acid producing gentler exfoliation. disrupts corneocyte cohesion and stimulates ceramide biosynthesis (l-isomer). at lower concentrations acts as a skin-identical humectant and natural moisturising factor (nmf) component. component of jessner's solution used as a superficial-to-medium peel primer.1:Lactic Acid (Natural Vegan AHA 10%)**
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Natural dewy — hydrated, healthy-looking finish
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.