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.
Geranium Maculatum Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions: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.
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
4.0
0Neutral 714
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
17 natural 3 synthetic
Based on 20 ingredients analyzed. 85% natural and 15% synthetic.
Active ingredients3 actives
Fragrance1 essential oil
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning8:3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Illicium Verum(Anise) Fruit Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera(Grape) Callus Culture Extract
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight, watery liquid that spreads easily
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.
