Ingredient Analysis
Key Ingredients
Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
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.
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
DMDM HydantoinMax 0.6%
Max concentration:0.6%
Limonene
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 20 mmoles/L (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic 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
5.5
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeContains sulfates
Contains sulfate surfactants
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
22 natural 1 unknown 17 synthetic
Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 55% natural, 3% unknown and 42% synthetic.
Surfactants4 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning13:Glycol Distearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Magnesium Aspartate... +5 more
surfactant - emulsifying7:Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Lauryl Alcohol, Glyceryl Oleate, Lecithin
type of chemical entity7:Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Gel-like consistency that lathers into a rich foam on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish
Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.