Ingredient Analysis
Key Ingredients
Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
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 BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
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.
Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.3
0Neutral 714
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Hydrolyzed Silk
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
22 natural 10 synthetic
Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural and 31% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
Silicones4 silicones
Humectants5 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning9:Yeast Extract, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Polyglutamic Acid, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol... +1 more
type of chemical entity6:Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
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.