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.
sodium hydroxide
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
5.6
0Neutral 714
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
20 natural 1 unknown 8 synthetic
Based on 29 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 3% unknown and 28% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning9:Aloe barbadensis (organic aloe juice/jus de alos bio)*, camellia sinensis (organic green tea leaf extract/extrait de feuilles de th vert bio)*, cucumis sativus (organic cucumber extract/extrait de concombre bio)*, glycyrrhiza glabra (organic licorice root extract/extrait de racine de rglisse bio)*, tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract, gluconolactone, helianthus annuus... +1 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Soft hydrating gel — water-based, lightweight feel
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.