Ceramide Micro Capsule Skin Replenishing Essence
Essence

Ceramide Micro Capsule Skin Replenishing Essence

Elizabeth Arden
28Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
61% Natural36% synthetic

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 Hydroxide
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

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.5 — Ineffective
6.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.5
Active ingredients: Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone at pH 6.5: likely ineffective — above 5
Gluconolactone is at pH 6.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5

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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

61% natural35% synthetic
17 natural 1 unknown 10 synthetic

Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 61% natural, 4% unknown and 35% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning10:Pentylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Calanthe Discolor Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, Maltodextrin... +2 more
solvent4:Aqua/​Water/​Eau, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride
viscosity controlling4:Propanediol, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Carrageenan

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Soft hydrating gel — water-based, lightweight feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.