Rose Hip Serum
Serum
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Rose Hip Serum

Ilcsi
10Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
60% Natural40% synthetic

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.

Limonene*
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Mentha Piperita Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
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

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.7 — Suboptimal
4.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.7
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Salicylic Acid
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4.7: likely ineffective — above 4
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.7: likely ineffective — above 4.5
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Salicylic Acid is at pH 4.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

60% natural40% synthetic
6 natural 4 synthetic

Based on 10 ingredients analyzed. 60% natural and 40% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (14)

skin conditioning2:Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil
solvent1:Aqua
astringent1:Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.