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 AlcoholMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Dehydroacetic AcidMax 0.6% (as acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (as acid)
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
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
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
34 natural 6 synthetic
Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 85% natural and 15% synthetic.
Preservatives4 preservatives
Humectants3 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning17:Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Squalene, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil*, Jania Rubens Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment... +9 more
type of chemical entity6:Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
skin conditioning - emollient5:Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Squalene, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — silky, designed for the delicate eye area
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Silky, lightweight — designed to absorb without pulling
Silicone-smooth or gel-light — designed for the thinnest skin on the face. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.