Matte Moisturizer
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Matte Moisturizer

Lakme
35Ingredients
0EU Banned
10Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens8 fragrance allergens
51% Natural40% 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.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
TriethanolamineMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Methyl ParabenMax 0,4% (as acid) for single ester | 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Max concentration:0,4% (as acid) for single ester | 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
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 5.5 — Suboptimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 5.5: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 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
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

51% natural40% synthetic
18 natural 3 unknown 14 synthetic

Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 51% natural, 9% unknown and 40% synthetic.

Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones2 silicones
Humectants3 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance7:Fragrance, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalyl Acetate, Citronellyl Acetate
skin conditioning6:Betaine, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
type of chemical entity5:Glycerine, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Geraniol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich velvety cream with silicone slip — smooth application
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Matte velvet — smooth, shine-free, "soft focus"

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.