Radiance Boost Serum
Serum
Updated 4w ago

Radiance Boost Serum

Soul Apothecary
15Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
53% Natural40% synthetic

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.

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.
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

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.7 — Effective
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin
Niacinamide at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Tranexamic Acid at pH 5.7: acceptable but not ideal (3.5–5.5 is best)
Alpha-Arbutin at pH 5.7: optimal range (4–6.5)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Tranexamic AcidpH 3.5–5.5
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

53% natural40% synthetic
8 natural 1 unknown 6 synthetic

Based on 15 ingredients analyzed. 53% natural, 7% unknown and 40% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning4:Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Yeast
humectant3:Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Inositol
solvent2:Water, 2-Hexanediol

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.