Better Skin Lava Magik
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Better Skin Lava Magik

The Better Skin Co.
21Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
76% Natural24% 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.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil’ 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.
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

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.6 — Effective
4.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.6
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.6: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
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
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

76% natural24% synthetic
16 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 21 ingredients analyzed. 76% natural and 24% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning5:Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
type of chemical entity4:Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
fragrance3:Stearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Watery liquid — absorbs instantly, may feel slightly sticky if glycerin-rich
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Fresh, weightless — absorbs completely leaving no residue

Watery, refreshing — absorbs in seconds with no residue. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.