Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
6.4
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 6.4, 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
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Cyclopentasiloxane
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
29 natural 15 synthetic
Based on 44 ingredients analyzed. 66% natural and 34% synthetic.
UV filters1 filter
TypeChemical
Silicones3 silicones
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning11:Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Nephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Nonapeptide-1, Astaxanthin, Bakuchiol, Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract... +3 more
humectant5:Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
type of chemical entity5:Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Light silky liquid that dries down to a smooth, non-greasy finish
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Matte velvet — smooth, shine-free, "soft focus"
Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.