The Brightening Serum
3 PROHIBITED
Evidens De Beauté

The Brightening Serum

Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 6 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate; Pentasodium Pentetate (INCI)
Ingredient composition · 62 total
Safe (3)Restricted (6)Prohibited (2)Unknown (51)

Composition

21% natural11% synthetic
🌿 13 natural❓ 42 unknown origin🧪 7 synthetic

Based on 62 ingredients analyzed. 21% natural, 68% unknown origin and 11% synthetic.

Ingredients data:57 / 62explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
6 restricted (EU Annex III)
6 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
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Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Butylene Glycol#2
Glycerin#3

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 62 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

62 / 62
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️8 of 62 ingredients missing description or function
Aqua#1
musical group
Danish-Norwegian music group
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#2
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycerin#3
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
1#4⚠️ Restricted
1 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
2-Hexanediol#5
2-Hexanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Methyl Gluceth-10#6
HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Diethoxyethyl Succinate#7
SOLVENT
Butanedioic acid, bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ester
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Betaine#8
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alpha-Arbutin#9⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#10
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Fullerenes#11
Fullerenes is a class of carbon molecules characterized by an icosohedron structure
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Glyoxal#12⚠️ Restricted
ANTIMICROBIAL, PERFUMING
Glyoxal
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Oligopeptide-34#13
SKIN CONDITIONING
Oligopeptide-34 is a synthetic peptide containing 13 amino acids consisting of arginine, aspartic acid, isoleucine, glutamine, leucine, serine, threonine, and t…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polyglutamic Acid#14
SKIN CONDITIONING
Polymer of glutamic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PVP#15
ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, homopolymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Nitrate#16
ORAL CARE, SOOTHING
Nitric acid, sodium salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract#17
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Alanine#18
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Alanine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Aqua (Water)*#19
Aqua (Water)* is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Arginine#20
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
L-Arginine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Aspartic Acid#21
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Aspartic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract#22
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate#23
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glucosyl Hesperidin#24
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
(S)-7-[[6-O-(6-Deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-2,3-dihydro-5-hydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one glucopyranos…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycine#25
ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Glycine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract#26
Skin Conditioning
A brightening and soothing plant extract.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Histidine#27
ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Histidine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate#28
HUMECTANT
Maize starch, hydrolyzed, hydrogenated
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrolyzed Collagen#29
ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and pro…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid#30
HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isoleucine#31
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
L-Isoleucine; DL-allo-Isoleucine; 2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Morus Alba Root Extract#32
BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Morus Alba Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the White Mulberry, Morus alba L., Moraceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Pca#33
HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING
L-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenylalanine#34
FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Phenyl-L-alanine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polyquaternium-51#35
2-(N,N,N-Trimethylamino)ethyl 2-(2-methyl-2-propenoyloxy)ethyl phosphate inner salt, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Proline#36
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Serine#37
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hyaluronate#38
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Lactate#39
BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC
Sodium lactate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium PCA#40
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Soluble Collagen#41
ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Naturally occurring substances, soluble collagen
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Threonine#42
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING
2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ubiquinone#43
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Valine#44
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract#45
SKIN CONDITIONING
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract is an extract of the whole plant of Leontopodium alpinum L., Asteraceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Carbomer#46
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Disodium Phosphate#47
ANTICORROSIVE, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE
Disodium hydrogenorthophosphate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycosyl Trehalose#48
EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING
Glycosyl Trehalose is the product obtained by the reaction forming a-1,1-glucosidic linkage with glucosyltransferase in reducing end side of hydrolysed starch
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydroxyethylcellulose#49
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate#50
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
1,4-Anhydro-D-glucitol, monoester with coconut fatty acids, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivatives (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Potassium Hydroxide#51⚠️ Restricted
BUFFERING
Potassium hydroxide
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Squalane#52
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Xanthan Gum#53
gum
food additive and thickener
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alcohol#54
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Parfum#55
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to prod…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Pentasodium Pentetate#56🚫 Prohibited
CHELATING
Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#57
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Citric Acid#58
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzyl Benzoate#59⚠️ Restricted
A common fragrance ingredient that has a faint sweet balsamic smell. It can also be a solvent and can fight against microbes and insects very well.It&a…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Hexyl Cinnamal#60⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linalool#61⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#62
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5