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.
Benzyl Alcohol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Geraniol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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
4.8
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
36 natural 18 synthetic
Based on 54 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural and 33% synthetic.
Preservatives5 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants4 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning16:Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Raphanus Sativus (Daikon Radish) Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate... +8 more
fragrance10:Fragrance, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Caramel... +2 more
type of chemical entity7:Panthenol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.