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.
CitralMax 65.0%
Max concentration:65.0%
Product types:(a) Lip make-up products, lipstick, lip salves(b) Deodorants and antiperspirants(c) Eye products, face make-up and make-up remover(d) Fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray)(e) Leave-on skin products (except lip products, deodorants and antiperspirants, fragrance products, eye products, face make-up and make-up remover) and nail products(f) Oral products(g) Hair leave-on products(h) Skin and hair rinse-off products(i) Leave-on products for the anogenital area (baby wipes and intimate wipes)
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citral’ 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.
Benzyl SalicylateMax 91.0%
Max concentration:91.0%
Product types:(a) Fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray)(b) Rinse-off skin and hair products (except shower gel/bath products)(c) Shower gel/bath products(d) Leave-on skin and hair products (non-spray/non-aerosol) (except body lotion)(e) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol)(f) Body lotion(g) Face make-up and make-up remover products(h) Oral products(i) Deodorant products (spray/aerosol)
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.
Linalool
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)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
6.5
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 6.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Homosalate
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
42 natural 1 unknown 18 synthetic
Based on 61 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 2% unknown and 29% synthetic.
UV filters3 filters
TypeChemical
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning21:Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Niacinamide, Arginine, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract... +13 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.