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.
BHT
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Retinol
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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.2
0Neutral 714
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
RetinolpH 5–6
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Collagen Extract (10
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
23 natural 1 unknown 16 synthetic
Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 57% natural, 3% unknown and 40% synthetic.
Active ingredients7 actives
Silicones1 silicone
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning15:Vinyl Dimethicone, Gluconolactone, Bakuchiol, Retinal, Collagen Extract (10, Betaine, Retinol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract... +7 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.