Daily Dose Vitamin C SPF 40 Serum
Sunscreen
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Daily Dose Vitamin C SPF 40 Serum

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31Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
81% Natural19% 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.

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Rose Flower Oil/Extract’ 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.
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Jasmine Oil/Extract’ 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
Chlorphenesin.Max 0.3%
Max concentration:0.3%
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 6.3 — Ineffective
6.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.3
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 6.3: likely ineffective — above 4
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6.3: optimal range (5–7)
Niacinamide at pH 6.3: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 6.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 6.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
NiacinamidepH 5–7
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
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

81% natural19% synthetic
25 natural 6 synthetic

Based on 31 ingredients analyzed. 81% natural and 19% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

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.