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.
Sodium HydroxideMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Nail cuticle solvent(b) Hair straightener(c) pH adjuster for depilatories(d) Other uses as pH adjusterCallosity softener/remover (entry 15d)
Conditions:(b)1. General use2. Professional use(c) up to pH 12.7(d) up to pH 1115 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyesKeep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Label warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children(b) 1. Contains alkaliAvoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness(c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
Sodium DehydroacetateMax 0.6% (as acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (as acid)
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
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
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-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
37 natural 1 unknown 13 synthetic
Based on 51 ingredients analyzed. 73% natural, 2% unknown and 25% synthetic.
Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives2 preservatives
Silicones3 silicones
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning14:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Bakuchiol, Capryloyl Pentapeptide-26, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract... +6 more
type of chemical entity11:Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid... +3 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled
Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.