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.
Retinol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Polyacrylamide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
BHT
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 Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.6
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
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 RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Retinol / Vitamin AConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
21 natural 3 unknown 17 synthetic
Based on 41 ingredients analyzed. 51% natural, 7% unknown and 42% synthetic.
Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones2 silicones
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning8:Maltodextrin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Dihydroxy Methylchromone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol
type of chemical entity7:Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.