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.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Ethoxydiglycol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Retinol
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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
3.9
0Neutral 714
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 3.9 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Retinol at pH 3.9 is below the ideal range (5–6).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Kojic AcidpH 3.5–5
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6
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
25 natural 2 unknown 19 synthetic
Based on 46 ingredients analyzed. 54% natural, 4% unknown and 42% synthetic.
Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning7:Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinol, Mannitol, Cholesterol, Simethicone
viscosity controlling6:Glycofurol, PEG-8, Glycereth-26, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Cholesterol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate
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.