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.
ArbutinMax 7.0%
Max concentration:7.0%
Product types:Face cream
Conditions:Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing alpha-Arbutin and shall not be higher than the unavoidable trace level.From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
TriethanolamineMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.8
0Neutral 714
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
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
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
35 natural 1 unknown 8 synthetic
Based on 44 ingredients analyzed. 80% natural, 2% unknown and 18% synthetic.
Active ingredients1 active
Preservatives2 preservatives
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning21:Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Biotin, Calcium Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Gluconolactone... +13 more
hair conditioning16:Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Biotin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans... +8 more
antistatic10:Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Valine, Serine... +2 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.