Retinol24 Max Night Cream (eu)
Moisturizer

Retinol24 Max Night Cream (eu)

Olay
29Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk3 ingredients flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk3 ingredients flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
24% Natural69% 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.

Aminomethyl Propanol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Benzyl Alcohol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
BHT
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 — Effective
4.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.7
Active ingredients: Retinol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Niacinamide
Retinol at pH 4.7: acceptable but not ideal (5–6 is best)
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 4.7: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Niacinamide at pH 4.7: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
NiacinamidepH 5–7

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
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

24% natural69% synthetic
7 natural 2 unknown 20 synthetic

Based on 29 ingredients analyzed. 24% natural, 7% unknown and 69% synthetic.

Preservatives3 preservatives
Silicones3 silicones
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning4:Retinyl Propionate, Retinol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Niacinamide
solvent3:Aqua, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, C13-14 Alkane
film forming3:Polyacrylamide, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Polyacrylate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.