Vitamin C Eye Brightener
Serum
4w ago

Vitamin C Eye Brightener

Renee Rouleau
35Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
63% Natural37% 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.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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.
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 5.3 — Ineffective
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Copper Tripeptide-1, Ascorbyl Glucoside, L-Ascorbic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.3: optimal range (5–7)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.3: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

63% natural37% synthetic
22 natural 13 synthetic

Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 63% natural and 37% synthetic.

Active ingredients4 actives
Silicones3 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning10:Caprylyl Methicone, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Phenyl Trimethicone... +2 more
type of chemical entity7:Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin
humectant4:Methyl Gluceth-20, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Glucose

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
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.