Ingredient Analysis
Key Ingredients
Regulatory FlagsSubstances flagged under EU & US cosmetics regulation
Banned — Prohibited in cosmetics. These substances cannot be used in any product sold in this jurisdiction.
Caution — Restricted use. Allowed only within specific concentration limits or product types (EU Annex III).
Under Review — Under evaluation by scientific committees. May be restricted or banned in the future.
Fragrance Allergen — Must be declared on the label when above threshold concentrations (EU Cosmetics Regulation).
Data sourced from the European Commission CosIng database.
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Banned1
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.
Benzyl Benzoate.
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products- 0.01% in rinse-off products
HC Blue No.2Max 2.8%
Max concentration:2.8%
Product types:Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Conditions:Can cause allergic reaction
HC Yellow No. 2Max 0.0%
Max concentration:0.0%
Product types:(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products(b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Conditions:(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,75%For (a) and (b):- Do not use with nitrosating agents- Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/Kg- Keep in nitrite-free containers
Label warnings: To be printed on the label:Hair colorants can cause allergic reactions.
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
4.5
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
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
6 natural 11 unknown 17 synthetic
Based on 34 ingredients analyzed. 18% natural, 32% unknown and 50% synthetic.
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Variable — gels are stiff and hold-focused, creams are pliable, waxes are firm and moldable
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish
Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands.