Correct - Preventative Retinal Serum
Serum
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Correct - Preventative Retinal Serum

Osmosis +Beauty
31Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
81% Natural16% 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.

Sodium Hydroxide
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 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Glycolic Acid, Retinol
Niacinamide at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Retinol at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–6)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
RetinolpH 5–6

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

81% natural16% synthetic
25 natural 1 unknown 5 synthetic

Based on 31 ingredients analyzed. 81% natural, 3% unknown and 16% synthetic.

Active ingredients6 actives
Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning12:Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Fulvic Acid, Retinal, Beta-Glucan... +4 more
solvent4:Water, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Alcohol Denat.
type of chemical entity3:Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide

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.