Renaissance Brightlight Serum
Serum
Updated 4w ago

Renaissance Brightlight Serum

Oskia
51Ingredients
0EU Banned
11Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens7 fragrance allergens
76% Natural20% 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.

Arbutin
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum (Ho) Wood Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citronellol
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 5.7 — Optimal
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Niacinamide at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Alpha-Arbutin at pH 5.7: optimal range (4–6.5)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5

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
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

76% natural20% synthetic
39 natural 2 unknown 10 synthetic

Based on 51 ingredients analyzed. 76% natural, 4% unknown and 20% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active
Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance5 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Cooling sensation on application with rapid dry-down. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.