Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.3
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Soluble Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
27 natural 15 synthetic
Based on 42 ingredients analyzed. 64% natural and 36% synthetic.
Preservatives5 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants5 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning12:Cetyl Palmitate, Cocoglycerides, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin... +4 more
fragrance10:Cetyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Alanine... +2 more
skin conditioning - emollient10:Cetyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Cocoglycerides, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Stearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract... +2 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect.