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.
TromethamineMax 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:- Do not use with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
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
4.5
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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
35 natural 9 synthetic
Based on 44 ingredients analyzed. 80% natural and 20% synthetic.
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones2 silicones
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning19:Purified Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propolis Extract, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract, Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract... +11 more
humectant5:Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
type of chemical entity5:Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbic Acid
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Variable — clay masks are thick and drying, sheet masks are wet and cooling, cream masks are rich and hydrating
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Variable — clay masks dry matte, hydrating masks leave dewy finish
Variable — clay tightens as it dries, hydrating masks feel cool and plumping. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.