Prism 20% AHA + 5% BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial
Exfoliant

Prism 20% AHA + 5% BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial

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15Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
100% Natural0% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Regulatory FlagsSubstances flagged under EU & US cosmetics regulation
Banned — Prohibited in cosmetics. These substances cannot be used in any product sold in this jurisdiction.
Caution — Restricted use. Allowed only within specific concentration limits or product types (EU Annex III).
Under Review — Under evaluation by scientific committees. May be restricted or banned in the future.
Fragrance Allergen — Must be declared on the label when above threshold concentrations (EU Cosmetics Regulation).
Data sourced from the European Commission CosIng database.
🔍Fragrance Allergens1

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.

Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Rose Flower Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances 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

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 3.7 — Optimal
3.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.7
Active ingredients: Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone at pH 3.7: optimal range (3.5–4.5)
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5

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

100% natural0% synthetic
15 natural 0 synthetic

Based on 15 ingredients analyzed. 100% natural and 0% synthetic.

Fragrance2 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.