Power Drops Damage Repair Booster - 2 Linoleic Acid
Serum

Power Drops Damage Repair Booster - 2 Linoleic Acid

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67Ingredients
0EU Banned
8Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens5 fragrance allergens
66% Natural33% 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
Behentrimonium Chloride
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 5.2 — Suboptimal
5.2
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.2
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Niacinamide at pH 5.2: optimal range (5–7)
Gluconolactone at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
NiacinamidepH 5–7
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5

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
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

66% natural33% synthetic
44 natural 1 unknown 22 synthetic

Based on 67 ingredients analyzed. 66% natural, 1% unknown and 33% synthetic.

Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning23:PEG-7 Dimethicone, Linoleic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Linolenic Acid, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Biotin... +15 more
hair conditioning12:Behentrimonium Chloride, Linoleic Acid, Amodimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Linolenic Acid, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Biotin, Quaternium-95... +4 more
fragrance8:Parfum/Fragrance, BHT, Acetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium Phosphate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.