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.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Benzyl Alcohol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Cinnamyl Alcohol
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
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
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
23 natural 3 unknown 8 synthetic
Based on 34 ingredients analyzed. 68% natural, 9% unknown and 23% synthetic.
Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning10:Dicaprylyl Ether, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer... +2 more
fragrance8:Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate
type of chemical entity7:Panthenol, Citric Acid, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Thin, pigmented liquid that dries to a hard, glossy film
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueSticky
Finish:Hard, glossy finish (polish) or nourished, natural (care)
Quick-drying and film-forming — creates a hard, protective layer. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.