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’.
Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off 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.
Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.4
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
27 natural 1 unknown 14 synthetic
Based on 42 ingredients analyzed. 64% natural, 2% unknown and 34% synthetic.
Active ingredients3 actives
Fragrance4 essential oils
Silicones1 silicone
Functions Overview (15)
fragrance12:Tricaprylin, Arginine, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Phenylpropanol, Sorbitol... +4 more
skin conditioning11:Tricaprylin, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Retinol, Arginine, Hylocereus Undatus (Dragon Fruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Vetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Oil... +3 more
hair conditioning5:C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Arginine, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.