Glycolix Elite Facial Cream 15%
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Glycolix Elite Facial Cream 15%

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27Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
56% Natural41% 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.

Ammonium HydroxideMax 6.0%
Max concentration:6.0%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Label warnings: Above 2%: Contains ammonia
Polyacrylamide
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
Retinyl PalmitateMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
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 — Suboptimal
4.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.6
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Retinol, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Retinol at pH 4.6: acceptable but not ideal (5–6 is best)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.6: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
RetinolpH 5–6
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
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

56% natural40% synthetic
15 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic

Based on 27 ingredients analyzed. 56% natural, 4% unknown and 40% synthetic.

Preservatives3 preservatives
Silicones2 silicones
Humectants1 humectant

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity6:Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA
skin conditioning4:Purified Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea)Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
skin conditioning - emollient3:C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich velvety cream with silicone slip — smooth application
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Matte velvet — smooth, shine-free, "soft focus"

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect.