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.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Potassium HydroxideMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Nail cuticle solvent(b) Hair straightener(c) pH adjuster for depilatories(d) Other uses as pH adjusterCallosity softener/remover (entry 15d)
Conditions:(b)1. General use2. Professional use(c) up to pH 12.7(d) up to pH 1115 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyesKeep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Label warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children(b) 1. Contains alkaliAvoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness(c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
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
5.6
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
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
35 natural 2 unknown 16 synthetic
Based on 53 ingredients analyzed. 66% natural, 4% unknown and 30% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones2 silicones
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning17:Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetyl Esters, Myristyl Nicotinate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract/Beta Vulgaris/Extrait De Racine De Betterave... +9 more
viscosity controlling10:Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol... +2 more
skin conditioning - emollient8:Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Linolenic Acid, Linoleic Acid
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Rich, dense cream — thicker than face moisturizer for rough, callused areas
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Soft, smooth skin — not tacky after proper absorption
Designed for broad application — spreads easily over large areas. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.