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.
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’.
Benzyl Benzoate
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products- 0.01% in rinse-off products
Limonene
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 20 mmoles/L (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product).
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
5.6
0Neutral 714
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D’Abeille
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
25 natural 1 unknown 6 synthetic
Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 78% natural, 3% unknown and 19% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning12:Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Beta Vulgaris... +4 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Waxy, emollient balm or oil — melts on contact with lip temperature
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Smooth, protected — waxy barrier that softens on contact
Waxy, emollient — melts at lip temperature for comfortable wear. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.