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.
TromethamineMax 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:- 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
5.9
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Synthetic Beeswax
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
34 natural 13 synthetic
Based on 47 ingredients analyzed. 72% natural and 28% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil
Silicones2 silicones
Humectants7 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning24:C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Methyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin... +16 more
humectant9:Glycerin, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Diglycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, PEG-800... +1 more
skin conditioning - emollient6:Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Cholesterol
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — silky, designed for the delicate eye area
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Silky, lightweight — designed to absorb without pulling
Silicone-smooth or gel-light — designed for the thinnest skin on the face. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.