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.
Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
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
5.5
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba (Beeswax)*
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
27 natural 10 synthetic
Based on 37 ingredients analyzed. 73% natural and 27% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning14:Dicaprylyl Carbonate*, Betaine*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Centella Asiatica Extract*, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract*, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract*, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract*... +6 more
type of chemical entity6:Glyceryl Stearate*, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate*
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Matte cream or powder — blendable, cool-toned for shadow effect
SpreadabilityNeeds warming
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Variable — matte, dewy, or natural depending on formula
Pigment-rich and blendable — designed for buildable, even coverage. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.