Acnes Powder Lotion
Exfoliant
Updated 4w ago

Acnes Powder Lotion

Mentholatum
13Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
77% Natural15% 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.

Ethanolamine
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Menthol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 4.4 — Suboptimal
4.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.4
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.4: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.4: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.4 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

77% natural15% synthetic
10 natural 1 unknown 2 synthetic

Based on 13 ingredients analyzed. 77% natural, 8% unknown and 15% synthetic.

Functions Overview (12)

type of chemical entity4:Zinc Oxide, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Silica
skin conditioning4:Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Isopropylphthalimide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
humectant3:Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.