Swisse Skincare Glycolic 10% Resurfacing Night Serum 30ml
Serum

Swisse Skincare Glycolic 10% Resurfacing Night Serum 30ml

Swisse
19Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
High Allergens6 fragrance allergens
79% Natural11% 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.

Sodium Hydroxide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Benzyl Alcohol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Linalool
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 5.4 — Suboptimal
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic 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
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

79% natural10% synthetic
15 natural 2 unknown 2 synthetic

Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 79% natural, 11% unknown and 10% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives
Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance3 essential oils
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity7:Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Geraniol
fragrance4:Sodium Citrate, Linalool, Limonene, Amyl Cinnamal
buffering2:Glycolic Acid, Sodium Citrate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
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.