Retinol Bakuchiol Serum
Serum

Retinol Bakuchiol Serum

PAPA RECIPE
34Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
65% Natural32% 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.

BHT
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Retinol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Water
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 — Ineffective
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Retinol, Salicylic Acid
Retinol at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–6)
Salicylic Acid at pH 5.7: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

65% natural32% synthetic
22 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic

Based on 34 ingredients analyzed. 65% natural, 3% unknown and 32% synthetic.

Active ingredients5 actives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning10:Bakuchiol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Retinol... +2 more
humectant6:Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
fragrance4:Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Tromethamine, BHT, BHA

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.