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.
Cananga Odorata Flower Water
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration exceeds of the substance or substances: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Benzoic AcidMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
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
5.8
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
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
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
25 natural 1 unknown 7 synthetic
Based on 33 ingredients analyzed. 76% natural, 3% unknown and 21% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning9:Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium PCA, Erythritol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract... +1 more
type of chemical entity6:Citric Acid, Silica, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.