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.
Kojic AcidMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:Face and hand products
Conditions:From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Polyacrylate-13
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
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
4.4
0Neutral 714
Niacinamide at pH 4.4 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 4.4 is below the ideal range (5–7).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Kojic AcidpH 3.5–5
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
41 natural 15 synthetic
Based on 56 ingredients analyzed. 73% natural and 27% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning27:Niacinamide, Betaine, Caffeine, Ginger Root Extract, Magnolia Berry Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Tea Tree Extract, Lemon Peel Ferment Extract... +19 more
hair conditioning12:Betaine, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Caprylyl Glycol, Asparagine, Methionine, Serine, Isoleucine... +4 more
antistatic10:Betaine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Asparagine, Methionine, Serine, Isoleucine, Glutamine, Cysteine... +2 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Watery liquid — absorbs instantly, may feel slightly sticky if glycerin-rich
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Fresh, weightless — absorbs completely leaving no residue
Watery, refreshing — absorbs in seconds with no residue. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.