Day After Binge Serum
Serum

Day After Binge Serum

Pulp
15Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
80% Natural20% 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.

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)
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 4.6 — Suboptimal
4.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.6
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4.6: likely ineffective — above 4
Ferulic Acid at pH 4.6: acceptable but not ideal (3–4.5 is best)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ferulic AcidpH 3–4.5

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

Composition

80% natural20% synthetic
12 natural 3 synthetic

Based on 15 ingredients analyzed. 80% natural and 20% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active
Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning6:Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Magnesium, Brassica Oleracea Acephala (Kale) Extract
humectant2:Saccharide Isomerate, Brassica Oleracea Acephala (Kale) Extract
viscosity controlling2:Sclerotium Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight, watery liquid that spreads easily
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.