Acne Day Cream
Exfoliant
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Acne Day Cream

Larissa
34Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
47% Natural50% 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.

Titanium DioxideMax 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) face products in loose powder form(b) hair aerosol spray pro­ducts(c) other products
Conditions:a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form(c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
ClimbazoleMax 0.0%
Max concentration:0.0%
Product types:Rinse-off anti-dandruff shampoo
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
MethylparabenMax 0,4% (as acid) for single ester | 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Max concentration:0,4% (as acid) for single ester | 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Exfoliant. Verify compliance.

  • ClimbazoleRestricted to rinse-off products only
    Rinse-off anti-dandruff shampoo

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.0 — Suboptimal
5.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.0
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 5: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

47% natural50% synthetic
16 natural 1 unknown 17 synthetic

Based on 34 ingredients analyzed. 47% natural, 3% unknown and 50% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Silicones5 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:Niacinamide, Isohexadecane, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Cetyl Palmitate, Phenyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycine Soja Protein
type of chemical entity6:Zinc Oxide, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Polysorbate 60, Allantoin
skin conditioning - emollient5:Isohexadecane, Cetyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Dimethiconol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. 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.