Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
6.4
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 6.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Octocrylene
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
22 natural 1 unknown 15 synthetic
Based on 38 ingredients analyzed. 58% natural, 3% unknown and 39% synthetic.
UV filters1 filter
TypeChemical
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning14:Isopropyl Isostearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil... +6 more
type of chemical entity7:Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid
skin conditioning - emollient6:Isopropyl Isostearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.
