
1 PROHIBITED
Darkspot Essence
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 1 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate; [formaldehyde released from sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Ingredient composition · 18 total
Safe (4)Restricted (0)Prohibited (0)Unknown (14)
Composition
39% natural22% synthetic
🌿 7 natural❓ 7 unknown origin🧪 4 synthetic
Based on 18 ingredients analyzed. 39% natural, 39% unknown origin and 22% synthetic.
Ingredients data:13 / 18explained
1 prohibited (EU Annex II)
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 18 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
18 / 18Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️5 of 18 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Propylene Glycol#2
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Glycolic Acid#3
BUFFERING
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
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…
Glycerin#5
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Gluconolactone#6
CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
Tranexamic Acid#7
ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-
Salicylic Acid#8
Exfoliant
A BHA that exfoliates and unclogs pores.
Xanthan Gum#9
gum
food additive and thickener
Morus Alba Fruit (Mulberry) Extract#10
Morus Alba Fruit (Mulberry) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract#11
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Butylene Glycol#12
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate#13
HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract#14
HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract#15
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Tetrasodium EDTA#16
CHELATING
Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
1#17🚫 Prohibited
1 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
2-Hexanediol#18
2-Hexanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
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