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.
Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Benzoic AcidMax 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
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
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
SulfurpH 5.5–7
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Honey Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
35 natural 2 unknown 10 synthetic
Based on 47 ingredients analyzed. 74% natural, 4% unknown and 22% synthetic.
UV filters2 filters
TypeMineral
Preservatives3 preservatives
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning19:Lauroyl Lysine, Honey Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Vegetable Amino Acids, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract... +11 more
type of chemical entity8:Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Oxide
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Liquid, cream, or powder — ranges from watery fluid to dense cream depending on coverage
SpreadabilityEasy
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.