Ingredient Analysis
Key Ingredients
Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
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.
Citral
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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
6.3
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.3, 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-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
17 natural 1 unknown 9 synthetic
Based on 27 ingredients analyzed. 63% natural, 4% unknown and 33% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance3 essential oils
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning7:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Artemisia Absinthium Extract
fragrance6:Limonene, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Lemon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
type of chemical entity5:Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Cooling gel or lightweight lotion — soothing, often with aloe
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Cooling, soothing finish
Cooling sensation from aloe and menthol derivatives. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.