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.
TriethanolamineMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
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
5.7
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Beeswax
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
18 natural 1 unknown 16 synthetic
Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 51% natural, 3% unknown and 46% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
Functions Overview (15)
type of chemical entity7:Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid
skin conditioning6:Beeswax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Sericin, Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract
viscosity controlling5:Polybutene, Beeswax, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Calcium Chloride
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Powder, cream, or liquid — highly pigmented with varying levels of shimmer
SpreadabilityNeeds warming
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
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.