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.
BHTMax 8.0%
Max concentration:8.0%
Product types:a) Mouthwashb) Toothpastec) Other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 July 2023 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 January 2024 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market.
ArbutinMax 7.0%
Max concentration:7.0%
Product types:Face cream
Conditions:Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing alpha-Arbutin and shall not be higher than the unavoidable trace level.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.
Limonene
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. The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 20 mmoles/L (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product).
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
6.2
0Neutral 714
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 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
36 natural 1 unknown 8 synthetic
Based on 45 ingredients analyzed. 80% natural, 2% unknown and 18% synthetic.
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants6 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning18:Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Arginine, Biotin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate... +10 more
antioxidant7:Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, BHT, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Arbutin, Madecassoside
type of chemical entity6:Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — silky, designed for the delicate eye area
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Silky, lightweight — designed to absorb without pulling
Silicone-smooth or gel-light — designed for the thinnest skin on the face. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.