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.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDEMax 12.0%
Max concentration:12.0%
Product types:(a) Hair products(b) Skin products(c) Nail hardening products(d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products(e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products(f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions:(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured.Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use.Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age.(f) For professional use only
Label warnings: (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.(e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured.Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use.f) To be printed on the label:‘For professional use only.Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
SODIUM SALICYLATEMax Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) | Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Max concentration:Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) | Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
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: Salicylic acid: | 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. | Salicylic acid salts: | 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 and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATEMax 1.5%
Max concentration:1.5%
Product types:(a) Hair product(b) Soap
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.
Nanomaterial Ingredients
These ingredients are in nanomaterial form. EU law requires [nano] labelling in the ingredient list and pre-market notification to the Commission.
- nanoSILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE [NANO]Nanomaterial — requires mandatory labelling as [nano] per EU Regulation No 1223/2009 Art. 19.
Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.6
0Neutral 714
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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
32 natural 14 unknown 38 synthetic
Based on 84 ingredients analyzed. 38% natural, 17% unknown and 45% synthetic.
Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones2 silicones
Functions Overview (15)
surfactant - cleansing12:TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA, CETEARETH-25, STEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, TRIDECETH-10, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDE MEA... +4 more
viscosity controlling12:TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GLYCOL DISTEARATE... +4 more
surfactant - emulsifying11:CETEARETH-25, STEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, COCAMIDE MEA... +3 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Soft hydrating gel — water-based, lightweight feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled
Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.