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.
PURE ENCAPSULATED RETINOLMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
PHENOXYETHANOLMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
BENZYL ALCOHOLMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. 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.
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
6.0
0Neutral 714
Salicylic Acid is at pH 6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
23 natural 4 unknown 16 synthetic
Based on 43 ingredients analyzed. 53% natural, 9% unknown and 38% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
Humectants3 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning11:LIFTING OAT KERNEL EXTRACT, AMINO ACID, ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE, LECITHIN... +3 more
type of chemical entity10:VITAMIN C, SODIUM HYALURONATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, SILICA, POLYSORBATE 60... +2 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — silky, designed for the delicate eye area
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Silky, lightweight — designed to absorb without pulling
Silicone-smooth or gel-light — designed for the thinnest skin on the face. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.