Glow Facial Serum
Serum

Glow Facial Serum

Provence Beauty
17Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Last updated10 Dec 2025
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
82% Natural18% 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.

Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
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 5.1 — Ineffective
5.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.1
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.1: likely ineffective — above 4.5
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.1: likely ineffective — above 4
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5

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 Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

82% natural18% synthetic
14 natural 3 synthetic

Based on 17 ingredients analyzed. 82% natural and 18% synthetic.

Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance3 essential oils

Functions Overview (14)

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.