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.
Polyacrylamide
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
Ammonium HydroxideMax 6.0%
Max concentration:6.0%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Label warnings: Above 2%: Contains ammonia
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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
5.6
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
RetinolpH 5–6
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
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
18 natural 1 unknown 10 synthetic
Based on 29 ingredients analyzed. 62% natural, 3% unknown and 35% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance1 essential oil
Silicones2 silicones
Functions Overview (15)
type of chemical entity7:Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ubiquinone, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA
fragrance4:Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Linalool.
skin conditioning3:C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Variable — gels are stiff and hold-focused, creams are pliable, waxes are firm and moldable
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish
Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.