Skinhit Clarifying Serum
Serum
Updated 4w ago

Skinhit Clarifying Serum

Beauty Bay
18Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens3 fragrance allergens
56% Natural44% 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.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Limonene
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
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 5.3 — Suboptimal
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
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-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

56% natural44% synthetic
10 natural 8 synthetic

Based on 18 ingredients analyzed. 56% natural and 44% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active
Preservatives3 preservatives
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity5:Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid
solvent3:Aqua, Propanediol, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride
skin conditioning3:Bakuchiol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.