Castanea Arcadia Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Serum
Anti-Wrinkle

Castanea Arcadia Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Serum

Korres
35Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Last updated10 Dec 2025
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
71% Natural29% synthetic

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 Alcohol
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

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.2 — Suboptimal
5.2
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.2
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.2: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.2: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

71% natural29% synthetic
25 natural 10 synthetic

Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural and 29% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives
Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants4 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning13:Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Leaf Extract, Hexapeptide-11, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract... +5 more
type of chemical entity5:Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate
antioxidant3:Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Leaf Extract, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Rich, nourishing — may feel slightly heavier due to active ingredients

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.