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.
Benzyl Salicylate
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Hexyl Cinnamal
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Limonene
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
3.6
0Neutral 714
Niacinamide at pH 3.6 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Retinol at pH 3.6 is below the ideal range (5–6).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
NiacinamidepH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6
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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
25 natural 5 unknown 16 synthetic
Based on 46 ingredients analyzed. 54% natural, 11% unknown and 35% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning10:Lactose, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Retinol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cetyl Palmitate... +2 more
type of chemical entity7:Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Salicylate
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing
Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.