Glycolic Acid Pads
Exfoliant

Glycolic Acid Pads

Naturally Radiant
19Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
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%
Dehydroacetic AcidMax 0.6% (as acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (as acid)
Benzoic AcidMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on 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.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 3.1 — Optimal
3.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.1
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 3.1: optimal range (3–4)
Detected actives & ideal pH
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
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

74% natural26% synthetic
14 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 74% natural and 26% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning6:Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sodium Gluconate
fragrance3:Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Benzoic Acid
type of chemical entity3:Panthenol, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
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.