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.
Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
Limonene
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions: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. The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 20 mmoles/L (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product).
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
5.7
0Neutral 714
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Collagen Amino Acids
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
19 natural 3 unknown 13 synthetic
Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 54% natural, 9% unknown and 37% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning8:Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Collagen Amino Acids, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Copper Gluconate.
fragrance6:Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance, Limonene, Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Linalool
type of chemical entity6:Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Sodium Hydroxide
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Soft hydrating gel — water-based, lightweight feel
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.