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.
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
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
27 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic
Based on 39 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 3% unknown and 28% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants4 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning11:Ethylhexyl Olivate, Niacinamide, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter, Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract, Plankton Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18... +3 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — silky, designed for the delicate eye area
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Silky, lightweight — designed to absorb without pulling
Silicone-smooth or gel-light — designed for the thinnest skin on the face. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.