Skin Repair Moisturiser Dry/Sensitive
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Skin Repair Moisturiser Dry/Sensitive

Liz Earle10 Dec 2025
38Ingredients
0EU Banned
7Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens6 fragrance allergens
71% Natural24% 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.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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 4.6 — Suboptimal
4.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.6
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Niacinamide at pH 4.6: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.6: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
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

71% natural24% synthetic
27 natural 2 unknown 9 synthetic

Based on 38 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural, 5% unknown and 24% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning9:Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cetyl Esters, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Beta-Carotene, Sodium PCA, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Glycine... +1 more
type of chemical entity8:Polysorbate 60, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Geraniol, Ascorbyl Palmitate
humectant6:Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Fructose, Inositol, Urea

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Watery liquid — absorbs instantly, may feel slightly sticky if glycerin-rich
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Fresh, weightless — absorbs completely leaving no residue

Watery, refreshing — absorbs in seconds with no residue. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.