Expression Glossy Cream
Moisturizer

Expression Glossy Cream

ReFa10 Dec 2025
44Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens7 fragrance allergens
70% Natural30% 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 Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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.
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (15)
Label warnings: (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration exceeds of the substance or substances: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
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 unknown

No pH-dependent actives detected in this formula.

Ingredients like Vitamin C (L-AA), AHA/BHA, and retinoids are influenced by pH. If your product contains one, check the label or brand website for pH info.

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Soluble Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

70% natural30% synthetic
31 natural 13 synthetic

Based on 44 ingredients analyzed. 70% natural and 30% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance4 essential oils
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants4 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning9:Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara(Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extract, Isohexadecane, Soluble Collagen, Lecithin... +1 more
fragrance8:Octyldodecanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara(Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Lavandula Stoechas Extract
skin conditioning - emollient5:Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Isohexadecane

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.