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.
TriethanolamineMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Retinyl PalmitateMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
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
5.4
0Neutral 714
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
RetinolpH 5–6
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba/ Beeswax
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
28 natural 4 unknown 15 synthetic
Based on 47 ingredients analyzed. 60% natural, 9% unknown and 31% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants1 humectant
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning9:Cyclohexasiloxane, Myristyl Myristate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate... +1 more
skin conditioning - emollient9:Cyclohexasiloxane, Myristyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Isopropyl Isostearate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol... +1 more
type of chemical entity9:Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Retinyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate... +1 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Rich, dense cream with buttery consistency
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.