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.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Sodium BenzoateMax 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
Potassium SorbateMax 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
6.4
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Cyclopentasiloxane
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
27 natural 11 synthetic
Based on 38 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural and 29% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning11:Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract... +3 more
solvent6:Water/Aqua/Eau, Butyloctyl Salicylate, 2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, T-Butyl Alcohol
skin conditioning - emollient5:Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Light silky liquid that dries down to a smooth, non-greasy finish
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled
Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.