Reverse Activator
Hair Mask
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Reverse Activator

évolis Professional
28Ingredients
0EU Banned
9Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens7 fragrance allergens
68% Natural18% 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.

Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates: 3,5 kDa (23 )
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration exceeds of the substance or substances: — 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

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.8 — Suboptimal
4.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.8
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.8: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

68% natural18% synthetic
19 natural 4 unknown 5 synthetic

Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 68% natural, 14% unknown and 18% synthetic.

FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich, buttery cream that melts into hair strands for deep conditioning
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands.