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.
Citronellol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
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
5.5
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, 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
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
19 natural 1 unknown 8 synthetic
Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 68% natural, 4% unknown and 28% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
fragrance8:Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Parfum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
skin conditioning7:Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sambucus Nigra Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
type of chemical entity7:Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Geraniol
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Silky oil that emulsifies into a milky texture on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.