Lightening Face Cream
2 PROHIBITED
Dr. Wong's

Lightening Face Cream

Moisturizers
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 3 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • Ergocalciferol (INN) and Cholecalciferol (vitamins D2 and D3)
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 50 total
Safe (6)Restricted (3)Prohibited (1)Unknown (40)

Composition

40% natural16% synthetic
🌿 20 natural❓ 22 unknown origin🧪 8 synthetic

Based on 50 ingredients analyzed. 40% natural, 44% unknown origin and 16% synthetic.

Ingredients data:35 / 50explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
3 restricted (EU Annex III)
5 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Niacinamide
Butylene Glycol
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Glycerin

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 50 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

50 / 50
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️19 of 50 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract#2
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#3
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Niacinamide#4
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide, or as us normal people call it vitamin B3, is a real skincare superstar that has had so many studies and has so many skin benefits that we…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Morus Alba (White Mulberry) Root Extract#5
Morus Alba (White Mulberry) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Butylene Glycol#6
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Arbutin#7⚠️ Restricted
ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citric Acid#8
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Sulfite#9
Sodium sulphite
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Acetyl Tyrosine#10
SKIN CONDITIONING, TANNING
N-acetyl-L-tyrosine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Saxifraga Sarmentosa (Strawberry Geranium) Extract#11
Saxifraga Sarmentosa (Strawberry Geranium) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Paeonia Suffruticosa (Tree Peony) Root Extract#12
Paeonia Suffruticosa (Tree Peony) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate#13
ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Ascorbic acid, 2-(3-aminopropyl)-dihydrogen phosphate ester
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Scutellaria Baicalensis (Baikal Skullcap) Extract#14
Scutellaria Baicalensis (Baikal Skullcap) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Glutathione#15
REDUCING
Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Polyacrylate#16
ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylhexyl Cocoate#17
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Fatty acids, coco, 2-ethylhexyl esters
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 4/5
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate#18
PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, UV ABSORBER
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)],alpha-(1-oxotetradecyl)-theta-phenoxy
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polysorbate 20#19
group of chemical entities
chemical substance
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil#20
Emollient
A natural oil rich in vitamin E and fatty acids.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycine Soja (Wild Soybean) Oil#21
Glycine Soja (Wild Soybean) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 3/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Vitis Vinifera (Grape Vine) Seed Oil#22
Vitis Vinifera (Grape Vine) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Olea Europaea (Olive) Husk Oil#23
Olea Europaea (Olive) Husk Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
No descriptionNo function
Tocopherol Acetate#24
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Retinyl Palmitate#25⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Calciferol#26🚫 Prohibited
Calciferol is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
C13-15 Alkane#27
C13-15 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 13 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
C15-19 Alkane#28
C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate#29
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
9-(Z)-Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy- (9Z, 12R)-, homopolymer, ester with triglycerol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sorbitan Isostearate#30
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract#31
Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed) Root Extract#32
Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Camellia Sinensis (Tea Plant) Leaf Extract#33
Camellia Sinensis (Tea Plant) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract#34
Skin Conditioning
A brightening and soothing plant extract.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#35
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract#36
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Titanium Dioxide#37⚠️ Restricted
COLORANT
Titanium Dioxide is one of the two members of the elite sunscreen group called physical sunscreens (or inorganic sunscreens if you’re a science geek a…
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane#38
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#39
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Ethylhexylglycerin#40
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Triethanolamine#41
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethyl Alcohol#42
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycerin#43
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylene Glycol#44
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Trehalose#45
HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Pantothenic Acid#46
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone#47
1H-Inden-1-one, 2,3-Dihydro-5,6-Dimethoxy-3,3-Dimethyl-2-(Phenylmethylene)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Carbomer#48
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Tetrasodium EDTA#49
CHELATING
Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Fragrance Oil#50
Fragrance Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
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