Retinol Vital Ampoule
Serum
Updated 4w ago

Retinol Vital Ampoule

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60Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
65% Natural33% 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.

Retinol (18
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Retinyl Palmitate
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 5.7 — Optimal
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Retinol
Niacinamide at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Retinol at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–6)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

65% natural33% synthetic
39 natural 1 unknown 20 synthetic

Based on 60 ingredients analyzed. 65% natural, 2% unknown and 33% synthetic.

Active ingredients6 actives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
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.