Genoptics Ultraura Essence Serum
Essence
Updated 11 Dec 2025

Genoptics Ultraura Essence Serum

SK-II
40Ingredients
0EU Banned
8Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens3 fragrance allergens
55% Natural43% 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.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Polyacrylamide
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
Aminomethyl PropanolMax 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
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 5.7 — Optimal
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Niacinamide at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
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-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

55% natural42% synthetic
22 natural 1 unknown 17 synthetic

Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 55% natural, 3% unknown and 42% synthetic.

Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning11:Niacinamide, Vinyl Dimethicone/​Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Boron Nitride, Sucrose Laurate, Xylitol, Sucrose Dilaurate... +3 more
humectant6:Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate*, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-32, Xylitol, Inositol
solvent5:Aqua/​Water/​Eau, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-32, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, C13-14 Isoparaffin

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Soft hydrating gel — water-based, lightweight feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.