Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Cream Tube
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Cream Tube

Palmer's
32Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
1.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
1.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
59% Natural41% 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.

Retinyl PalmitateMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
Stearalkonium ChlorideMax 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
Max concentration:0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
Product types:Rinse-off hair (head) products
Conditions:Avoid contact with eyes
Label warnings: Avoid contact with the eyes
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Moisturizer. Verify compliance.

  • Stearalkonium ChlorideRestricted to hair products
    Rinse-off hair (head) products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.6 — Optimal
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Retinol
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
Retinol at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–6)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6

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 RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

59% natural41% synthetic
19 natural 13 synthetic

Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural and 41% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants5 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

emollient6:Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Mineral Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
surfactant - cleansing5:Propylene Glycol Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, PEG-8 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol
viscosity controlling5:Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Myristyl Alcohol, Cellulose, Stearyl Alcohol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.