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.
Benzyl AlcoholMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
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
5.3
0Neutral 714
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Lupinus Albus (Collageneer®) Seed Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
21 natural 9 synthetic
Based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 70% natural and 30% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
Humectants1 humectant
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning10:Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Carthamus Tinctorius (Thistle) Seed Oil*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil*, Isoamyl Laurate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Lupinus Albus (Collageneer®) Seed Extract... +2 more
emollient8:Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil*, Isoamyl Cocoate, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
type of chemical entity6:Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sorbic Acid, Silica
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.