Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream
Body Moisturizer

Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream

Gold Bond10 Dec 2025
32Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
69% Natural28% 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.

Potassium Hydroxide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 6.0 — Suboptimal
6.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.0
Active ingredients: Gluconolactone, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Gluconolactone at pH 6: likely ineffective — above 5
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6: optimal range (5–7)
Gluconolactone is at pH 6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

69% natural28% synthetic
22 natural 1 unknown 9 synthetic

Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 3% unknown and 28% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants6 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:Hydroxyethyl Urea, Gluconolactone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Jojoba Esters, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
type of chemical entity6:Glyceryl Stearate, Ubiquinone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Polysorbate 60
hair conditioning5:Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Distearyldimonium Chloride

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.