Age Refining Night Cream
Moisturizer

Age Refining Night Cream

Azelique
36Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
86% Natural14% 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.

Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
Retinyl (Vitamin A) PalmitateMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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 4.0 — Suboptimal
4.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.0
Active ingredients: Azelaic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Glycolic Acid
Azelaic Acid at pH 4: optimal range (4–5.5)
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 4: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 4: optimal range (3–4)
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 4 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Azelaic AcidpH 4–5.5
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
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
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

86% natural14% synthetic
31 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 36 ingredients analyzed. 86% natural and 14% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.