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 HydroxymethylglycinateMax 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
Polyquaternium-7
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
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
4.8
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganUnknown
Formula contains banned substances
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
Cannot confirm due to banned substances
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Foam CleanserDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
7 natural 2 unknown 4 synthetic
Based on 13 ingredients analyzed. 54% natural, 15% unknown and 31% synthetic.
Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives1 preservative
Functions Overview (10)
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Rich foam that transforms from gel to creamy lather
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Natural dewy — hydrated, healthy-looking finish
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.
