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 Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Pinus Pinaster Bark 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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
4.9
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
38 natural 6 synthetic
Based on 44 ingredients analyzed. 86% natural and 14% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance3 essential oils
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning21:Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil... +13 more
type of chemical entity5:Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Cool, lightweight gel — may feel "bouncy" or refreshing
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.