
5 PROHIBITED
Intensive Brightening Serum
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 1 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
Ingredient composition · 45 total
Safe (3)Restricted (1)Prohibited (3)Unknown (38)
Composition
11% natural33% synthetic
🌿 5 natural❓ 25 unknown origin🧪 15 synthetic
Based on 45 ingredients analyzed. 11% natural, 56% unknown origin and 33% synthetic.
Ingredients data:41 / 45explained
5 prohibited (EU Annex II)
1 restricted (EU Annex III)
3 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Butylene Glycol#2
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 45 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
45 / 45Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️6 of 45 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Butylene Glycol#2
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Lecithin#3
SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Lecithins, egg yolk
Arbutin#4⚠️ Restricted
ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
Linolenic Acid#5
ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid (9Z, 12Z, 15Z)
Linoleic Acid#6
ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-
Tocopheryl Acetate#7
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Ascorbyl Palmitate#8
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Rutin#9
ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 3-[[6-O-(6-deoxy-.alpha.-L-mannopyranosyl)-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-
Ubiquinone#10
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Resveratrol#11
type of chemical entity
polyphenol with a stilbene skeleton
Fructan#12
SKIN CONDITIONING
Fructan is a homopolymer of fructose
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate#13
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
Cyclopentasiloxane#14
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Cyclotetrasiloxane#15
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane
Dimethiconol#16
ANTIFOAMING, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
Carbomer/Papain Crosspolymer#17
Carbomer/Papain Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
1#18
1 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
2-Hexanediol#19
2-Hexanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Caprylyl Glycol#20
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Algin#21
structural class of chemical entities
salt or ester of alginic acid
Sodium Polyacrylate#22
ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
C18-21 Alkane#23
C18-21 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 18 to 21 carbons in the alkyl chain.
No function
Trideceth-6#24
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy; Isotridecanol, ethoxylated
Hydroxyethylcellulose#25
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Glycerin#26
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Sodium PCA#27
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Urea#28
taxon
species of bacterium
Trehalose#29
HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Polyquaternium-51#30
2-(N,N,N-Trimethylamino)ethyl 2-(2-methyl-2-propenoyloxy)ethyl phosphate inner salt, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
No function
Sodium Hyaluronate#31
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Ascorbyl Glucoside#32
ANTIOXIDANT
2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid
Disodium EDTA#33
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Vitex Agnus Castus Extract#34
ASTRINGENT
Vitex Agnus Castus Extract is an extract of the berries of the Chaste Tree, Vitex agnus-castus, Verbenaceae (V. trifolia L.)
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride#35
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate#36
ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
L-ascorbic acid, tetraisohexadecanoate
Tocopherol#37
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Cyclodextrin#38
ABSORBENT, CHELATING
Cycloheptapentylose
Fragrance#39
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Phenoxyethanol#40
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Methylparaben#41
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Ethylparaben#42
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Butylparaben#43🚫 Prohibited
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Isobutylparaben#44🚫 Prohibited
ANTIMICROBIAL
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Propylparaben#45
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate





