Essential Face Cream
Moisturizer

Essential Face Cream

Rocky Mountain Soap Co.
32Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Last updated10 Dec 2025
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
78% Natural16% 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 Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 5.4 — Suboptimal
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
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-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

78% natural16% synthetic
25 natural 2 unknown 5 synthetic

Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 78% natural, 6% unknown and 16% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance3 essential oils
Humectants1 humectant

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning10:Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Levulinate, Squalene, Fagus Sylvatica (Beech Tree) Bud Extract, Avena Strigosa (Black Oats) Extract, Lecithin, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Acacia Decurrens (Mimosa) Flower Wax... +2 more
emollient5:Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Wax, Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Oil
skin conditioning - emollient3:Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Squalene

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich, dense cream with buttery consistency
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.