Vitamin C & E Corrective Oil
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Vitamin C & E Corrective Oil

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30Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
90% Natural7% 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.

*Limonene
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
*Linalool
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Retinyl Palmitate
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 4.7 — Suboptimal
4.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.7
Active ingredients: Retinol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid
Retinol at pH 4.7: acceptable but not ideal (5–6 is best)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.7: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.7: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

90% natural7% synthetic
27 natural 1 unknown 2 synthetic

Based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 90% natural, 3% unknown and 7% synthetic.

Fragrance3 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning11:Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce, Pyrus Malus, Vaccinium Myrtillus, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil... +3 more
fragrance4:Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Tartaric Acid, *Limonene, *Linalool
type of chemical entity4:Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Silky oil that emulsifies into a milky texture on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.