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.
Retinol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Retinyl Palmitate
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
5.2
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
20 natural 1 unknown 9 synthetic
Based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural, 3% unknown and 30% synthetic.
Active ingredients4 actives
Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning9:Glycine Soja Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Retinol, Lecithin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid... +1 more
type of chemical entity7:Retinyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.