Wake Up Call - Overnight Regenerative Treatment
Serum
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Wake Up Call - Overnight Regenerative Treatment

Goldfaden MD
31Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
71% Natural26% 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.

Retinyl Palmitate
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Sodium 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 5.9 — Ineffective
5.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.9
Active ingredients: Copper Tripeptide-1, Retinol, Glycolic Acid
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.9: optimal range (5–7)
Retinol at pH 5.9: optimal range (5–6)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.9: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

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
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

71% natural26% synthetic
22 natural 1 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 31 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural, 3% unknown and 26% synthetic.

Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives3 preservatives
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity9:Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ubiquinone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid... +1 more
skin conditioning7:Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Saccharomyces/​Copper Ferment, Carnitine, Caffeine, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Aspalathus Linearis (Red Tea) Extract
antioxidant4:Thioctic Acid, Saccharomyces/​Copper Ferment, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Aspalathus Linearis (Red Tea) Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.