Gene Expression Lifting Serum
Serum
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Gene Expression Lifting Serum

The Organic Pharmacy
37Ingredients
0EU Banned
14Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens10 fragrance allergens
70% Natural11% 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.

Titanium DioxideMax 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) face products in loose powder form(b) hair aerosol spray pro­ducts(c) other products
Conditions:a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form(c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
Benzyl AlcoholMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Sodium HydroxideMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Nail cuticle solvent(b) Hair straightener(c) pH adjuster for depilatories(d) Other uses as pH adjusterCallosity softener/remover (entry 15d)
Conditions:(b)1. General use2. Professional use(c) up to pH 12.7(d) up to pH 1115 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyesKeep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Label warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children(b) 1. Contains alkaliAvoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness(c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
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 6.0 — Suboptimal
6.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.0
Active ingredients: Gluconolactone, Retinol
Gluconolactone at pH 6: likely ineffective — above 5
Retinol at pH 6: optimal range (5–6)
Gluconolactone is at pH 6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
RetinolpH 5–6

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

70% natural11% synthetic
26 natural 7 unknown 4 synthetic

Based on 37 ingredients analyzed. 70% natural, 19% unknown and 11% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.