Mineral Sunglow Powder Duo - 01 Golden Sahara
Exfoliant
Updated 4w ago

Mineral Sunglow Powder Duo - 01 Golden Sahara

Lavera
33Ingredients
0EU Banned
8Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
82% Natural12% 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.

Benzyl Benzoate**
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citral**
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citronellol**
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

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 3.6 — Suboptimal
3.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.6
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 3.6: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 3.6 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
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

82% natural12% synthetic
27 natural 2 unknown 4 synthetic

Based on 33 ingredients analyzed. 82% natural, 6% unknown and 12% synthetic.

FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning13:Tricaprylin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Seed Oil*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract*... +5 more
emollient5:Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Oil*, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
fragrance5:Tricaprylin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract*, Limonene**, Linalool**

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

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