Skin Recovery Serum
Serum

Skin Recovery Serum

Serene Professional Skincare10 Dec 2025
14Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
71% Natural29% 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.

BHT
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Retinyl Palmitate(Carrot Polypeptide)
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 5.5 — Suboptimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Copper Tripeptide-1, Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 5.5: optimal range (5–7)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.5: optimal range (5–7)
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.5: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
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-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

71% natural29% synthetic
10 natural 4 synthetic

Based on 14 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural and 29% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning3:Niacinamide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin
type of chemical entity3:Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Citric Acid
antioxidant2:Retinyl Palmitate(Carrot Polypeptide), BHT

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.