Resurface Mild Exfoliating Toner
Exfoliant

Resurface Mild Exfoliating Toner

Bhumi
26Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
54% Natural38% 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.

Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Salicylic Acid
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Triethanolamine
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 4.3 — Suboptimal
4.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.3: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.3: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Niacinamide at pH 4.3: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Niacinamide at pH 4.3 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
NiacinamidepH 5–7

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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

54% natural38% synthetic
14 natural 2 unknown 10 synthetic

Based on 26 ingredients analyzed. 54% natural, 8% unknown and 38% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning8:Niacinamide, Ceramide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus Leaf) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Psidium Guajava (Guava) Leaf Extract, Angelica Archangelica Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
fragrance4:Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance, Menthyl Lactate, Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil
solvent3:Water, Alcohol, Propanediol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.