Ingredient Analysis
Key Ingredients
Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
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 BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
Benzyl SalicylateMax 91.0%
Max concentration:91.0%
Product types:(a) Fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray)(b) Rinse-off skin and hair products (except shower gel/bath products)(c) Shower gel/bath products(d) Leave-on skin and hair products (non-spray/non-aerosol) (except body lotion)(e) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol)(f) Body lotion(g) Face make-up and make-up remover products(h) Oral products(i) Deodorant products (spray/aerosol)
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Aminomethyl PropanolMax 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:- Do not use with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
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
6.4
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.4, 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
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
15 natural 3 unknown 6 synthetic
Based on 24 ingredients analyzed. 63% natural, 13% unknown and 24% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
type of chemical entity6:Citric Acid, Panthenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Sodium Chloride, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight lotion or mousse — develops color over 4–8 hours
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Develops color over hours — initial finish is lightweight
Lightweight, develops color gradually. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.