Idéalia Peeling
Exfoliant

Idéalia Peeling

Vichy
27Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
56% Natural37% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTPropylene Glycol (Humectant)GOODGlycolic Acid (AHA)GOODGlycerinEXCELLENTCitric Acid (AHA)EXCELLENT

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.

BHT
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Ci 17200
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 3.3 — Suboptimal
3.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Glycolic Acid at pH 3.3: optimal range (3–4)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 3.3: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 3.3 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
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-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

56% natural37% synthetic
15 natural 2 unknown 10 synthetic

Based on 27 ingredients analyzed. 56% natural, 7% unknown and 37% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Biotin
humectant4:Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG-40, Sorbitol
type of chemical entity4:Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Panthenol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Cooling sensation on application with rapid dry-down.