Acne Night Cream
Moisturizer

Acne Night Cream

MS GLOW
20Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
60% Natural35% 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.

Alpha-Arbutin
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
BHT
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Triethanolamine
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

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.7 — Suboptimal
4.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.7
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Sulfur, Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 4.7: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Alpha-Arbutin at pH 4.7: optimal range (4–6.5)
Sulfur at pH 4.7: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.7: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Sulfur at pH 4.7 is below the ideal range (5.5–7).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
SulfurpH 5.5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Beeswax
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

60% natural35% synthetic
12 natural 1 unknown 7 synthetic

Based on 20 ingredients analyzed. 60% natural, 5% unknown and 35% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:Isononyl Isononanoate, Sodium PCA, Niacinamide, Citrus Medica Limonum Extract, Beeswax, Sulfur, Sunflower Oil
type of chemical entity5:Alpha-Arbutin, Panthenol, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid
fragrance4:Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Beeswax, BHT

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich, dense cream with buttery consistency
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.