Citrus Kale Potent CE Serum
Serum

Citrus Kale Potent CE Serum

Eminence Organic Skin Care
56Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
82% Natural5% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
Ingredients: Organic Phytonutrient Blend™ [Aloe Juice*Horsetail Extract*GOODChasteberry Extract*Flaxseed Extract*EXCELLENTHops Extract*Barley Leaf Extract*EXCELLENT

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.

Zinc Sulfate
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 5.4 — Suboptimal
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Ferulic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.4: optimal range (5–7)
Gluconolactone at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 5
Ferulic Acid at pH 5.4: acceptable but not ideal (3–4.5 is best)
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Ferulic AcidpH 3–4.5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Honey*
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

82% natural5% synthetic
46 natural 7 unknown 3 synthetic

Based on 56 ingredients analyzed. 82% natural, 13% unknown and 5% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives
Preservatives1 preservative

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning31:Ingredients: Organic Phytonutrient Blend™ [Aloe Juice*, Horsetail Extract*, Chasteberry Extract*, Flaxseed Extract*, Hops Extract*, Barley Leaf Extract*, Wheat Leaf Extract*, Algae Extract*... +23 more
antioxidant8:Horsetail Extract*, Flaxseed Extract*, Barley Leaf Extract*, Bladderwrack Extract*, Rosemary Leaf Extract*, Broccoli Sprout Extract*, Ferulic Acid, Indian Gooseberry*
emollient6:Flaxseed Extract*, Barley Leaf Extract*, Bladderwrack Extract*, Sunflower Seed Oil*, Lemon Peel Oil*, Grapefruit Peel Oil

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.