5% Niacinamide Green Tea Oil-free Moisturizer
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

5% Niacinamide Green Tea Oil-free Moisturizer

MCaffeine
24Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
50% Natural46% 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.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Sodium HydroxideMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Nail cuticle solvent(b) Hair straightener(c) pH adjuster for depilatories(d) Other uses as pH adjusterCallosity softener/remover (entry 15d)
Conditions:(b)1. General use2. Professional use(c) up to pH 12.7(d) up to pH 1115 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyesKeep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Label warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children(b) 1. Contains alkaliAvoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness(c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
Ci 19140Max 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
Product types:Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Moisturizer. Verify compliance.

  • Ci 19140Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Ci 42090Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.9 — Optimal
5.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.9
Active ingredients: Niacinamide
Niacinamide at pH 5.9: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 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

50% natural46% synthetic
12 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic

Based on 24 ingredients analyzed. 50% natural, 4% unknown and 46% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants5 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning6:Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sodium Gluconate
film forming4:Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acacia Senegal Gum
humectant3:Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.