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.
Sodium Hydroxide
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 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
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Beeswax
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
47 natural 7 unknown 9 synthetic
Based on 63 ingredients analyzed. 75% natural, 11% unknown and 14% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance2 essential oils
Humectants2 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning22:Organic Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Hamamelis Virginiana, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1... +14 more
fragrance9:Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Arginine, Beeswax, Pelargonium Graveolens, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus... +1 more
type of chemical entity7:Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Panthenol
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.