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.
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Benzyl Alcohol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Geraniol
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
3.3
0Neutral 714
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 3.3 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba/ Beeswax
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
40 natural 22 synthetic
Based on 62 ingredients analyzed. 65% natural and 35% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning16:Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Zea Mays Oil/Corn Oil, Guanosine, Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Sodium Levulinate... +8 more
surfactant - emulsifying9:Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Zea Mays Oil/Corn Oil, PEG-20 Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Myristic Acid... +1 more
type of chemical entity8:Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Citric Acid
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing
Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Cooling sensation on application with rapid dry-down.