Ingredient Analysis
Key Ingredients
Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
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.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated ‘Lavandula Oil/ Extract’ 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.
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Rose Flower Oil/Extract’ 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.
Limonene
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. The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 20 mmoles/L (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product).
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
5.5
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
25 natural 2 synthetic
Based on 27 ingredients analyzed. 93% natural and 7% synthetic.
Active ingredients2 actives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning8:Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight, watery liquid that spreads easily
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.