The Refining Lotion
Moisturizer
Updated 4w ago

The Refining Lotion

OLUMES
39Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
77% Natural23% 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.

Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. 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.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)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.
Sodium BenzoateMax 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
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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 4.9 — Suboptimal
4.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.9
Active ingredients: Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Salicylic Acid
Gluconolactone at pH 4.9: acceptable but not ideal (3.5–4.5 is best)
Niacinamide at pH 4.9: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.9: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 4.9: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.9: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Salicylic Acid is at pH 4.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

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

Composition

77% natural23% synthetic
30 natural 9 synthetic

Based on 39 ingredients analyzed. 77% natural and 23% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Humectants4 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning18:Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment, Vinegar Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Honey Extract... +10 more
humectant7:Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Honey Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
astringent4:Salix Alba Bark Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.