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.
BENZYL ALCOHOLMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (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
HEXYL CINNAMAL
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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.3
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
19 natural 2 unknown 8 synthetic
Based on 29 ingredients analyzed. 66% natural, 7% unknown and 27% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil
Silicones2 silicones
Functions Overview (15)
viscosity controlling8:HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, SYNTHETIC WAX, ALUMINA, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TIN OXIDE
skin conditioning7:HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE, LECITHIN, DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE
type of chemical entity6:GERANIOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, CITRIC ACID, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Waxy, emollient stick or liquid — ranges from matte and dry to glossy and slippery
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Variable — matte, dewy, or natural depending on formula
Pigment-rich and blendable — designed for buildable, even coverage. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.