Firming Moisturizer 0.2% Retinol + Tsubaki Oil
Anti-Wrinkle
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Firming Moisturizer 0.2% Retinol + Tsubaki Oil

Typology
21Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
67% 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.

Retinol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Sodium Hydroxide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 5.8 — Ineffective
5.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.8
Active ingredients: Retinol, Glycolic Acid
Retinol at pH 5.8: optimal range (5–6)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

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

67% natural23% synthetic
14 natural 2 unknown 5 synthetic

Based on 21 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural, 10% unknown and 23% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning11:Dicaprylyl Ether, C10-18 Triglycerides, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Diglycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycine, Sclerotium Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate... +3 more
solvent5:Aqua, Dicaprylyl Ether, C10-18 Triglycerides, Propanediol, 2-Hexanediol
skin conditioning - emollient4:Dicaprylyl Ether, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Rich, nourishing — may feel slightly heavier due to active ingredients

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.