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.
Blue 1 Lake
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Titanium Dioxide
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
5.7
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
NiacinamidepH 5–7
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
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
48 natural 1 unknown 15 synthetic
Based on 64 ingredients analyzed. 75% natural, 2% unknown and 23% synthetic.
Active ingredients7 actives
Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning24:Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium PCA, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Betaine, Sorbitol... +16 more
hair conditioning12:Sodium PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Betaine, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid... +4 more
viscosity controlling9:Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Betaine, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Tin Oxide... +1 more
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.