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.
ArbutinMax 7.0%
Max concentration:7.0%
Product types:Face cream
Conditions:Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing alpha-Arbutin and shall not be higher than the unavoidable trace level.From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Tea-SalicylateMax Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) | Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Max concentration:Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) | Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
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
Label warnings: Salicylic acid: | Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** | **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. | Salicylic acid salts: | Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** | ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Sodium MetabisulfiteMax 0.2% (as free SO2)
Max concentration:0.2% (as free SO2)
Product types:(a) Oxidative hair dye products(b) Hair straightening products(c) Self-tanning products for the face(d) Other self-tanning products
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
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
3.5
0Neutral 714
Detected actives & ideal pH
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
7 natural 10 synthetic
Based on 17 ingredients analyzed. 41% natural and 59% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
Silicones1 silicone
Functions Overview (15)
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Variable — clay masks are thick and drying, sheet masks are wet and cooling, cream masks are rich and hydrating
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Variable — clay masks dry matte, hydrating masks leave dewy finish
Variable — clay tightens as it dries, hydrating masks feel cool and plumping. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.