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.
Citral
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
6.4
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 6.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
32 natural 1 unknown 8 synthetic
Based on 41 ingredients analyzed. 78% natural, 2% unknown and 20% synthetic.
Fragrance5 essential oils
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning8:Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xylitol, Caprylyl Glycol
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight lotion or mousse — develops color over 4–8 hours
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Develops color over hours — initial finish is lightweight
Lightweight, develops color gradually. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.