Peeling Serum
Exfoliant

Peeling Serum

MS GLOW
35Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
66% Natural31% 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%
TriethanolamineMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
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 Exfoliant. Verify compliance.

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

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 3.9 — Optimal
3.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.9
Active ingredients: Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone at pH 3.9: optimal range (3.5–4.5)
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Lactobacillus/​Leuconostoc/​Acetobacter/​Kluyveromyces/​Saccharomyces Milk Ferment Filtrate
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

66% natural31% synthetic
23 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic

Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 66% natural, 3% unknown and 31% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance1 essential oil
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning12:Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Mannitol, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Sodium PCA, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract... +4 more
humectant5:Glycerin, Mannitol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Calcium Gluconate
viscosity controlling5:Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propanediol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.