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.
m-AMINPHENOL
Product types:(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products(b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
Conditions:For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,2 %(b) For professional use only
Label warnings: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.”(b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,— has experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.”
SALICYCLIC ACIDMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
ETHANOLAMINEMax 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
4.9
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
21 natural 11 unknown 18 synthetic
Based on 50 ingredients analyzed. 42% natural, 22% unknown and 36% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
solvent8:AQUA, WATER, PROPANEDIOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, TOLUENE-2, DEVELOPER CREAM: AQUA, DEEPLY NOURISHING CONDITIONER: AQUA, BENZYL ALCOHOL. ."
fragrance7:OLEYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM, FRAGRANCE. ., FRAGRANCE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, TARTARIC ACID, LINALOOL
viscosity controlling5:PROPANEDIOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Concentrated serum or cream — lightweight yet nutrient-dense
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish
Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.