Time Revolution Brightening Care Science Blanc Tone-Up Serum
Serum
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Time Revolution Brightening Care Science Blanc Tone-Up Serum

Missha
92Ingredients
0EU Banned
8Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
64% Natural36% 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.

CyclomethiconeMax 0.1%
Max concentration:0.1%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:Concentration must not exceed 0.1% by weight in all cosmetic products.
Label warnings: Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) substance. Restricted due to environmental concerns.
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Jasmine Oil/Extract’ 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
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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 Serum. Verify compliance.

  • Acid Red 18Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Retinol, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Niacinamide at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Retinol at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–6)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
RetinolpH 5–6
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

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
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

64% natural36% synthetic
59 natural 33 synthetic

Based on 92 ingredients analyzed. 64% natural and 36% synthetic.

Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones9 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning35:Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Cyclomethicone, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentylene Glycol, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract... +27 more
hair conditioning12:Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Cyclomethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Divinyldimethicone/​Dimethicone Copolymer, Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Sodium Pca, Arginine, Glutamic Acid... +4 more
humectant9:Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Sodium Pca, Peg/​Ppg-19/​19 Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glutamic Acid, Lactobacillus/​Rice Ferment Filtrate... +1 more

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Matte velvet — smooth, shine-free, "soft focus"

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.