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.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Pinus Nigra Bud/Needle Extract
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (15 )
Label warnings: (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’
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
5.4
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
35 natural 14 synthetic
Based on 49 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural and 29% synthetic.
Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants6 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning17:Triheptanoin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sinorhizobium Meliloti Ferment Filtrate, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside... +9 more
viscosity controlling6:Triheptanoin, Betaine, Oleyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose
type of chemical entity5:Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — silky, designed for the delicate eye area
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
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.