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.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Limonene
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Salicylic Acid
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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.1
0Neutral 714
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
25 natural 9 synthetic
Based on 34 ingredients analyzed. 74% natural and 26% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning15:Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Canola Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated Lecithin... +7 more
skin conditioning - emollient7:Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Isohexadecane, Squalene, Glycine Soja Oil
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Waxy, emollient balm or oil — melts on contact with lip temperature
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Smooth, protected — waxy barrier that softens on contact
Waxy, emollient — melts at lip temperature for comfortable wear. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.