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.
Polyquaternium-7
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Dehydroacetic AcidMax 0.6% (as acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (as 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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.8
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
15 natural 14 synthetic
Based on 29 ingredients analyzed. 52% natural and 48% synthetic.
Surfactants4 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning8:Purified Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, *Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, *Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, *Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract, *Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Rich foam that transforms from gel to creamy lather
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.
