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.
Tea-Lauroyl Collagen Amino AcidsMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- 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
Potassium HydroxideMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Nail cuticle solvent(b) Hair straightener(c) pH adjuster for depilatories(d) Other uses as pH adjusterCallosity softener/remover (entry 15d)
Conditions:(b)1. General use2. Professional use(c) up to pH 12.7(d) up to pH 1115 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyesKeep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Label warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children(b) 1. Contains alkaliAvoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness(c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
Polyquaternium-43
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
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
5.7
0Neutral 714
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Tea-Lauroyl Collagen Amino Acids
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
24 natural 3 unknown 18 synthetic
Based on 45 ingredients analyzed. 53% natural, 7% unknown and 40% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning11:Tea-Lauroyl Collagen Amino Acids, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract, Niacinamide, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Acetyl Cysteine... +3 more
type of chemical entity5:Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel or lotion that foams gently
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.