Pigmentation & Dark Spot Corrector Gel Cream
Serum
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Pigmentation & Dark Spot Corrector Gel Cream

Conscious Chemist
30Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
73% Natural23% synthetic

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.

Kojic AcidMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:Face and hand products
Conditions:From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Benzyl AlcoholMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. 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.
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 — Effective
5.2
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.2
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Kojic Acid, Azelaic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 5.2: optimal range (5–7)
Tranexamic Acid at pH 5.2: optimal range (3.5–5.5)
Kojic Acid at pH 5.2: acceptable but not ideal (3.5–5 is best)
Azelaic Acid at pH 5.2: optimal range (4–5.5)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Tranexamic AcidpH 3.5–5.5
Kojic AcidpH 3.5–5
Azelaic AcidpH 4–5.5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

73% natural24% synthetic
22 natural 1 unknown 7 synthetic

Based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 73% natural, 3% unknown and 24% synthetic.

Active ingredients5 actives
Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning8:Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Phenylalanine, Tomato Extract, Vetiver, Beta-Carotene
solvent3:Aqua, C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate, Water
fragrance3:Azelaic Acid, Phenylalanine, Vetiver

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.