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
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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’.
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
4.2
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Retinol at pH 4.2 is below the ideal range (5–6).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
RetinolpH 5–6
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
18 natural 10 synthetic
Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 64% natural and 36% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning9:Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Diglycerin, Maltodextrin, Papain, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Folic Acid, Biotin... +1 more
hair conditioning7:Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Maltodextrin, Papain, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Biotin
type of chemical entity5:Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Allantoin, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Pantothenic Acid
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Variable — clay masks are thick and drying, sheet masks are wet and cooling, cream masks are rich and hydrating
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Variable — clay masks dry matte, hydrating masks leave dewy finish
Variable — clay tightens as it dries, hydrating masks feel cool and plumping. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.