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%
SALICYLIC ACIDMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
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
5.2
0Neutral 714
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Salicylic 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
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
15 natural 2 unknown 22 synthetic
Based on 39 ingredients analyzed. 38% natural, 5% unknown and 57% synthetic.
Active ingredients2 actives
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones3 silicones
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning11:NIACINAMIDE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, ISOHEXADECANE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BIS-PEG/PPG-14/14 DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, SILICA SILYLATE... +3 more
skin conditioning - emollient7:ISODODECANE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, ISOHEXADECANE, SILICA SILYLATE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight, watery liquid that spreads easily
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled
Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect.