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.
CyclomethiconeMax 0.1%
Max concentration:0.1%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:Concentration must not exceed 0.1% by weight in all cosmetic products.
Label warnings: Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) substance. Restricted due to environmental concerns.
Benzoic AcidMax 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
5.9
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
14 natural 8 synthetic
Based on 22 ingredients analyzed. 64% natural and 36% synthetic.
Silicones2 silicones
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning5:C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycine, Cyclomethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
skin conditioning - emollient5:C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclomethicone, Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethiconol
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Cooling gel or lightweight lotion — soothing, often with aloe
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Cooling, soothing finish
Cooling sensation from aloe and menthol derivatives. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Cooling sensation on application with rapid dry-down.