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.
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citral*
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed
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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.5
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, 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
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
25 natural 6 synthetic
Based on 31 ingredients analyzed. 81% natural and 19% synthetic.
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants2 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning10:Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sclerotium Gum, Tribehenin, Citrus Limon Peel Oil... +2 more
fragrance7:Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Paradisi M. Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil, Limonene*, Linalool*, Parfum*
type of chemical entity5:Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.