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.
Retinyl Palmitate
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
46 natural 12 synthetic
Based on 58 ingredients analyzed. 79% natural and 21% synthetic.
Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning21:Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Betaine, Sorbitol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lecithin, Serine, Niacinamide, Arginine... +13 more
type of chemical entity11:Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ubiquinone, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Silica... +3 more
hair conditioning10:Betaine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Serine, Arginine, Pyridoxine Hcl, Calcium Pantothenate, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine... +2 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled
Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.