Vita-Antioxidant Avst Moisturiser 1
Moisturizer

Vita-Antioxidant Avst Moisturiser 1

Environ
37Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
70% Natural27% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTPolydecene (Emollient)EXCELLENTSorbitolEXCELLENTVitamin E AcetateEXCELLENTGlyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier)EXCELLENTPEG Stearate (Emulsifier)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.

Ethoxydiglycol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Retinyl Palmitate
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, L-Ascorbic Acid, Retinol
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4
Retinol at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–6)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
RetinolpH 5–6

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cyclopia Genistoides (Honeybush) Leaf Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

70% natural27% synthetic
26 natural 1 unknown 10 synthetic

Based on 37 ingredients analyzed. 70% natural, 3% unknown and 27% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants4 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity10:Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Polysorbate 60, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide... +2 more
skin conditioning9:Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sorbitol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract, Beta-Carotene, Maltodextrin, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil... +1 more
perfuming5:Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sorbitol, Ethoxydiglycol, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Propylparaben

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.