Rice Ferment First Essence
Essence

Rice Ferment First Essence

Botanic Farm
49Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens4 fragrance allergens
78% Natural20% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
Lactobacillus/​Rice FermentGOODPropanediol (Humectant)EXCELLENTVitamin B3 (Niacinamide)EXCELLENTMethylpropanediolMODERATEBifida Ferment LysateMODERATEPolyquaternium-51EXCELLENT

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.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Pogostemon Cablin Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.2 — Suboptimal
5.2
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.2
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 5.2: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Soluble Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

78% natural20% synthetic
38 natural 1 unknown 10 synthetic

Based on 49 ingredients analyzed. 78% natural, 2% unknown and 20% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning23:Niacinamide, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Polyquaternium-51, Betaine, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/​Root/​Stem Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract... +15 more
humectant6:Polyquaternium-51, Glycerin, Betaine, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
solvent5:Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, 2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Water

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Soft hydrating gel — water-based, lightweight feel
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.