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.
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
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
Sorbic AcidMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
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
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Honey Cocoates
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
18 natural 1 unknown 7 synthetic
Based on 26 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 4% unknown and 27% synthetic.
Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants2 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning7:Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil (Sesamum Indicum, Honey Cocoates, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract (Cucumis Sativus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil (Daucus Carota Sativa, Beta-Carotene
type of chemical entity6:Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Benzyl Alcohol
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.