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.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water*
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Rose Flower Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Citronellol
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.7
0Neutral 714
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.7, 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-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
20 natural 2 unknown 5 synthetic
Based on 27 ingredients analyzed. 74% natural, 7% unknown and 19% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning11:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Rosa Damascena Flower Water*, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*, Gluconolactone, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sclerotium Gum... +3 more
fragrance8:Rosa Damascena Flower Water*, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil*, Parfum, Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate
skin conditioning - emollient5:Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*, Glyceryl Caprylate, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
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.