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%
Retinyl PalmitateMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
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
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
17 natural 8 synthetic
Based on 25 ingredients analyzed. 68% natural and 32% synthetic.
Preservatives1 preservative
Humectants1 humectant
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning8:Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Tasmannia Lanceolata (Mountain Pepper Berry) Extract
type of chemical entity6:Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.