Viva Acne Lotion
Moisturizer

Viva Acne Lotion

Viva Cosmetics
15Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
60% Natural40% 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.

Acrylamide/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Ci 16255
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 4.8 — Suboptimal
4.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.8
Active ingredients: Sulfur, Glycolic Acid
Sulfur at pH 4.8: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Sulfur at pH 4.8 is below the ideal range (5.5–7).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
SulfurpH 5.5–7
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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

60% natural40% synthetic
9 natural 6 synthetic

Based on 15 ingredients analyzed. 60% natural and 40% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Humectants1 humectant

Functions Overview (15)

solvent3:Aqua, Ethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin
fragrance2:Methylparaben, Tartaric Acid
humectant1:Glycerin

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.