Ultra A Skin Perfecting Serum Concentrate
Serum

Ultra A Skin Perfecting Serum Concentrate

Ultraceuticals
36Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
56% Natural39% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTCoco-Caprylate/​CaprateGOODSilicone (Dimethicone)EXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENTPolysorbate 80 (Emulsifier)GOODEthoxydiglycolGOOD

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.

EthoxydiglycolMax 10.0%
Max concentration:10.0%
Product types:(a) Oxidative hair day products(b) Non-oxidative hair dye products(c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products(d) Other non-spray cosmetic products(e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
Conditions:(a) to (e):The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
RetinolMax 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’.
BHTMax 8.0%
Max concentration:8.0%
Product types:a) Mouthwashb) Toothpastec) Other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 July 2023 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 January 2024 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market.
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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Serum. Verify compliance.

  • EthoxydiglycolRestricted to hair dye products
    (a) Oxidative hair day products(b) Non-oxidative hair dye products(c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products…

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.1 — Effective
6.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.1
Active ingredients: Retinol, Copper Tripeptide-1
Retinol at pH 6.1: acceptable but not ideal (5–6 is best)
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 6.1: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 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
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

56% natural38% synthetic
20 natural 2 unknown 14 synthetic

Based on 36 ingredients analyzed. 56% natural, 6% unknown and 38% synthetic.

Active ingredients4 actives
Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Retinol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
humectant5:Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Saccharide Isomerate
type of chemical entity5:Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hydroxide

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.