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.
Benzoic Acid.Max 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
Ammonium HydroxideMax 6.0%
Max concentration:6.0%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Label warnings: Above 2%: Contains ammonia
Toluene-2
Product types:(a) Products intended for colouring eyelashes(b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
Conditions:(a) (i) General use(a) (ii) Professional use(b) Professional useFor (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2,0 % (calculated as free base) or 3,6 % (calculated as sulfate salt)
Label warnings: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.' Hair colourants 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.Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines)(a) (i) Do not use to dye eyelashes.(a) (ii) Wear suitable gloves. For professional use only.’(b) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.' 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.Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines).Wear suitable gloves.For professional use only’.
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.
Product Type Restrictions
The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Eyeshadow. Verify compliance.
- ResorcinolRestricted to hair dye products(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products(b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes(c) Hair lotions an…
- 4-ChlororesorcinolRestricted to hair productsHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- m-AminophenolRestricted to hair dye products(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products(b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
6.4
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 6.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.4, 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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
23 natural 7 unknown 23 synthetic
Based on 53 ingredients analyzed. 43% natural, 13% unknown and 44% synthetic.
Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
type of chemical entity6:Glyceryl Stearate, Ascorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Isopropyl Myristate, Citric Acid
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Powder, cream, or liquid — highly pigmented with varying levels of shimmer
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Variable — matte, dewy, or natural depending on formula
Pigment-rich and blendable — designed for buildable, even coverage. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.