6 PROHIBITED
Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 2 prohibited⚠️ 1 needs review🔶 5 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 2
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
- 3 and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
⚠️ Needs Review (Annex II) — 1
- 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene (Hydroquinone), with the exception of entry 14 in Annex III
Ingredient composition · 43 total
Safe (2)Restricted (5)Prohibited (4)Unknown (32)
Composition
33% natural18% synthetic
🌿 14 natural❓ 21 unknown origin🧪 8 synthetic
Based on 43 ingredients analyzed. 33% natural, 49% unknown origin and 18% synthetic.
Ingredients data:34 / 43explained
6 prohibited (EU Annex II)
5 restricted (EU Annex III)
6 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#3
Glycerin#4
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 43 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
43 / 43Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️13 of 43 ingredients missing description or function
Hydroquinone#1🚫 Prohibited
Hydroquinone
No function
Padimate O#2
Padimate O is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Water#3
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Glycerin#4
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Cetearyl Alcohol#5
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Mineral Oil#6
Mineral Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Isopropyl Myristate#7
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Stearyl Alcohol#8
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Octadecan-1-ol
Dimethicone#9
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Glyceryl Stearate#10
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
PEG-100 Stearate#11
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Ceteareth-20#12
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Retinal#13
SKIN CONDITIONING
2,4,6,8-Nonatetraenal, 3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-, (all-E)-
Tocopheryl Acetate#14
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Ascorbyl Palmitate#15
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract#16
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract#17
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#18
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract#19
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract#20
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Citric Acid#21
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride#22
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Diazolidinyl Urea#23
PRESERVATIVE
1-[1,3-bis(Hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]-1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea
Propylene Glycol#24
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Sodium Metabisulfite#25
Disodium disulphite
No function
Disodium EDTA#26
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Lauryl Glucoside#27
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
D-Glucose homopolymer, dodecyl ether
Xanthan Gum#28
gum
food additive and thickener
Sodium Sulfite#29
Sodium sulphite
No function
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil#30
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Canola Oil Glyceride#31
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Glycerides, Canola oil mono-
BHT#32
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Tbhq#33
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
1,4-Benzenediol, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-; 2-tert-Butyl-1,4-dihydroxybenzene; tert-Butyl hydroquinone
Methylparaben#34
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Propylparaben#35
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Fragrance#36
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Citronellal#37⚠️ Restricted
FRAGRANCE
6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-
Hydroxycitronellal#38⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#39🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Linalool#40⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#41🚫 Prohibited
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
No function
Limonene#42⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#43⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
