White Dark Spot Brightening Serum
Serum
Updated 27 Dec 2025

White Dark Spot Brightening Serum

Koji White
43Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
77% Natural21% 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 Acid
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Triethanolamine
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 5.8 — Effective
5.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.8
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1
Niacinamide at pH 5.8: optimal range (5–7)
Kojic Acid at pH 5.8: acceptable but not ideal (3.5–5 is best)
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.8: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Kojic AcidpH 3.5–5
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

77% natural21% synthetic
33 natural 1 unknown 9 synthetic

Based on 43 ingredients analyzed. 77% natural, 2% unknown and 21% synthetic.

Active ingredients13 actives
Preservatives1 preservative

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning20:Niacinamide, Betaine, Saccharomyces/​Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/​Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/​Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12, Lecithin... +12 more
humectant8:Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
solvent3:Aqua/​Water/​Eau, Propanediol, 2-Hexanediol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.