Intensive Brightening Serum
5 PROHIBITED
Nanowhite

Intensive Brightening Serum

Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules
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

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
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Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Butylene Glycol#2

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 45 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

45 / 45
Safe — 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.
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
Lecithin#3
SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Lecithins, egg yolk
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Arbutin#4⚠️ Restricted
ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linolenic Acid#5
ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid (9Z, 12Z, 15Z)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linoleic Acid#6
ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopheryl Acetate#7
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Ascorbyl Palmitate#8
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
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-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ubiquinone#10
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Resveratrol#11
type of chemical entity
polyphenol with a stilbene skeleton
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Fructan#12
SKIN CONDITIONING
Fructan is a homopolymer of fructose
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
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)
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Cyclopentasiloxane#14
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cyclotetrasiloxane#15
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethiconol#16
ANTIFOAMING, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Carbomer/​Papain Crosspolymer#17
Carbomer/​Papain Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
1#18
1 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
2-Hexanediol#19
2-Hexanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Caprylyl Glycol#20
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Algin#21
structural class of chemical entities
salt or ester of alginic acid
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Sodium Polyacrylate#22
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
C18-21 Alkane#23
C18-21 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 18 to 21 carbons in the alkyl chain.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Trideceth-6#24
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy; Isotridecanol, ethoxylated
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydroxyethylcellulose#25
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycerin#26
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium PCA#27
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Urea#28
taxon
species of bacterium
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Trehalose#29
HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
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
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Sodium Hyaluronate#31
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ascorbyl Glucoside#32
ANTIOXIDANT
2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium EDTA#33
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
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.)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride#35
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate#36
ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
L-ascorbic acid, tetraisohexadecanoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopherol#37
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Cyclodextrin#38
ABSORBENT, CHELATING
Cycloheptapentylose
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Fragrance#39
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Phenoxyethanol#40
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Methylparaben#41
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Ethylparaben#42
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylparaben#43🚫 Prohibited
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isobutylparaben#44🚫 Prohibited
ANTIMICROBIAL
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylparaben#45
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5