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 HydroxideMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Nail cuticle solvent(b) Hair straightener(c) pH adjuster for depilatories(d) Other uses as pH adjusterCallosity softener/remover (entry 15d)
Conditions:(b)1. General use2. Professional use(c) up to pH 12.7(d) up to pH 1115 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyesKeep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Label warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children(b) 1. Contains alkaliAvoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness(c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
Ci 77891Max 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) face products in loose powder form(b) hair aerosol spray products(c) other products
Conditions:a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form(c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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.
Product Type Restrictions
The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Moisturizer. Verify compliance.
- Ci 19140Restricted to hair productsHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
- Ci 17200Restricted to hair productsHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.5
0Neutral 714
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
NiacinamidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Azelaic AcidpH 4–5.5
RetinolpH 5–6
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
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
93 natural 1 unknown 23 synthetic
Based on 117 ingredients analyzed. 79% natural, 1% unknown and 20% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants2 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning53:C10-18 Triglycerides, Maltodextrin, Arginine Pca, Gluconolactone, Mannitol, Sucrose Dilaurate, Tribehenin, Sucrose Palmitate... +45 more
hair conditioning26:Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalene, Glutamine, Alanine, Valine, Leucine... +18 more
antistatic22:Squalene, Glutamine, Alanine, Valine, Leucine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Tryptophan... +14 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.