Collagen + Retinol Serum
Serum

Collagen + Retinol Serum

Measurable Difference
10Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
40% Natural50% 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.

RetinolMax 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’.
MethylisothiazolinoneMax 0,0015 % Rinse-off products
Max concentration:0,0015 % Rinse-off products
Iodopropynyl ButylcarbamateMax a) 0.02% | b) 0.01% | c) 0.0075%
Max concentration:a) 0.02% | b) 0.01% | c) 0.0075%
Product types:a) Rinse-off products | b) Leave-on products | c) Deodorants/antiperspirants
Label warnings: a) Not to be used for children under three years of age (11) | b) and c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (12)
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 5.7 — Optimal
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Retinol
Retinol at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–6)
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

40% natural50% synthetic
4 natural 1 unknown 5 synthetic

Based on 10 ingredients analyzed. 40% natural, 10% unknown and 50% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives

Functions Overview (12)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Natural dewy — hydrated, healthy-looking finish

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.