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.
Tea-Cocoyl GlutamateMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- 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
Retinyl PalmitateMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
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
5.2
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 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
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Micellar WaterDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
37 natural 10 synthetic
Based on 47 ingredients analyzed. 79% natural and 21% synthetic.
Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning16:Sodium PCA, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Polyglutamic Acid, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Hexylene Glycol... +8 more
humectant7:Sodium PCA, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
type of chemical entity7:Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Silky oil that emulsifies into a milky texture on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.