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.
Benzyl Alcohol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
BHT
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Sodium Hydroxide
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
6.6
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Cyclopentasiloxane
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
31 natural 1 unknown 12 synthetic
Based on 44 ingredients analyzed. 70% natural, 2% unknown and 28% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones2 silicones
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning10:Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycol Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cholesterol, Xylitol... +2 more
skin conditioning - emollient7:Isononyl Isononanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cholesterol, Behenyl Alcohol, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid
type of chemical entity6:Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Light silky liquid that dries down to a smooth, non-greasy finish
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.