Bakuchiol Botanique Retino
Self Tanning

Bakuchiol Botanique Retino

Miraculum
27Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
74% Natural26% 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.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
Ci 42090Max 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
Product types:Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye 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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Self Tanning. Verify compliance.

  • Ci 42090Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.4 — Ineffective
6.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.4
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6.4: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 6.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
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-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

74% natural26% synthetic
20 natural 7 synthetic

Based on 27 ingredients analyzed. 74% natural and 26% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning9:Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Sorbitol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Bakuchiol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin... +1 more
humectant5:Trehalose, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
type of chemical entity5:Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight lotion or mousse — develops color over 4–8 hours
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Develops color over hours — initial finish is lightweight

Lightweight, develops color gradually. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.