Vitamin C. B3 Niacinamide Wake Me Up Face Cream
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Vitamin C. B3 Niacinamide Wake Me Up Face Cream

Ziaja
28Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens3 fragrance allergens
64% Natural32% 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.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Linalool
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products- 0.01% in rinse-off products
Geraniol
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products- 0.01% in rinse-off products
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 6.4 — Optimal
6.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.4
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Niacinamide at pH 6.4: optimal range (5–7)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6.4: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
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

64% natural32% synthetic
18 natural 1 unknown 9 synthetic

Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 64% natural, 4% unknown and 32% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants1 humectant

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity7:Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Geraniol, Sodium Hydroxide
skin conditioning6:Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Maltodextrin, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
fragrance5:Octyldodecanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Medium-weight cream with balanced consistency
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect.