Acne Control Serum
Serum

Acne Control Serum

Lara Devgan
13Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
92% Natural8% 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.

Benzoyl PeroxideMax 0.7%
Max concentration:0.7%
Product types:Artificial nail systems
Conditions:Professional use
Label warnings: For professional use only Avoid skin contactRead directions for use carefully
Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
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 4.9 — Suboptimal
4.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.9
Active ingredients: Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone
Benzoyl Peroxide at pH 4.9: optimal range (4–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.9: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Gluconolactone at pH 4.9: acceptable but not ideal (3.5–4.5 is best)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Benzoyl PeroxidepH 4–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5

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
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

92% natural8% synthetic
12 natural 1 synthetic

Based on 13 ingredients analyzed. 92% natural and 8% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active
Preservatives1 preservative

Functions Overview (14)

skin conditioning8:Deionized Water, Sclerotium Gum, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis (Golden Seal) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/​Leaf Stem Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Gluconolactone
fragrance3:Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate
perfuming2:Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.