Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Perfecting Serum 30ml
Serum

Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Perfecting Serum 30ml

Cetaphil
22Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
45% Natural45% 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%
SODIUM HYDROXIDEMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Nail cuticle solvent(b) Hair straightener(c) pH adjuster for depilatories(d) Other uses as pH adjusterCallosity softener/remover (entry 15d)
Conditions:(b)1. General use2. Professional use(c) up to pH 12.7(d) up to pH 1115 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyesKeep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Label warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children(b) 1. Contains alkaliAvoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness(c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
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 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Niacinamide at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

45% natural46% synthetic
10 natural 2 unknown 10 synthetic

Based on 22 ingredients analyzed. 45% natural, 9% unknown and 46% synthetic.

Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:NIACINAMIDE, ACETYL GLYCYL BETA-ALANINE, UNDECANE, XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE, ANHYDROXYLITOL, XYLITOL, HYDROLYZED
humectant5:GLYCERIN, XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE, ANHYDROXYLITOL, XYLITOL, HYALURONIC ACID
viscosity controlling2:SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, TIN OXIDE

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.