Advanced C Radiance Treatment With Vitamin C Collagen With Vitamin C Collagen Cofactor 10x
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Advanced C Radiance Treatment With Vitamin C Collagen With Vitamin C Collagen Cofactor 10x

Lancer Skincare
13Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
69% Natural23% 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.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Linalool.
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Retinol
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 4.0 — Suboptimal
4.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.0
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Retinol
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4: acceptable but not ideal (2.5–3.5 is best)
Retinol at pH 4: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Retinol at pH 4 is below the ideal range (5–6).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
RetinolpH 5–6

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
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

69% natural23% synthetic
9 natural 1 unknown 3 synthetic

Based on 13 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 8% unknown and 23% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives
Fragrance1 essential oil
Silicones3 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

emollient3:Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone
type of chemical entity2:Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate
viscosity controlling2:Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight, watery liquid that spreads easily
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Matte velvet — smooth, shine-free, "soft focus"

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.