Liftactiv Sunscreen Peptide-C Face Moisturizer With SPF 30
Sunscreen

Liftactiv Sunscreen Peptide-C Face Moisturizer With SPF 30

Vichy
32Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk3 ingredients flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk3 ingredients flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
59% Natural38% 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.

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 6.5 — Ineffective
6.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.5
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Glycolic Acid at pH 6.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6.5: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
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
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Octocrylene
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

59% natural38% synthetic
19 natural 1 unknown 12 synthetic

Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural, 3% unknown and 38% synthetic.

UV filters2 filters
TypeChemical
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity5:Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate
uv absorber4:Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
uv filter4:Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light silky liquid that dries down to a smooth, non-greasy finish
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

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.