Acne Clarifying Gel
Moisturizer
Updated 4w ago

Acne Clarifying Gel

Re'equil
39Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
59% Natural36% 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.

EthoxydiglycolMax 10.0%
Max concentration:10.0%
Product types:(a) Oxidative hair day products(b) Non-oxidative hair dye products(c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products(d) Other non-spray cosmetic products(e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
Conditions:(a) to (e):The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
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
Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Moisturizer. Verify compliance.

  • EthoxydiglycolRestricted to hair dye products
    (a) Oxidative hair day products(b) Non-oxidative hair dye products(c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products…

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.7 — Suboptimal
4.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.7
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.7: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.7: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 4.7: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Salicylic Acid is at pH 4.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Honey Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

59% natural36% synthetic
23 natural 2 unknown 14 synthetic

Based on 39 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural, 5% unknown and 36% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants4 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.