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.
Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil¹
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Rosa Centifolia (Rose Absolute) Flower Oil¹
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Rose Flower Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil¹
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
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
5.4
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
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-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
26 natural 2 unknown 7 synthetic
Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 74% natural, 6% unknown and 20% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
Fragrance5 essential oils
Humectants1 humectant
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning9:Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter³, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract³, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil¹, Styrax Benzoin (Benzoin) Resin Extract¹, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract... +1 more
fragrance7:Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil¹, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil¹, Styrax Benzoin (Benzoin) Resin Extract¹, Chondrus Crispus, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Linalool², Limonene²
type of chemical entity7:Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Geraniol², Eugenol²
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.