Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream
6 PROHIBITED
Palmer's

Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream

Moisturizers
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 2 prohibited🔶 6 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
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 38 total
Safe (3)Restricted (6)Prohibited (3)Unknown (26)

Composition

18% natural27% synthetic
🌿 7 natural❓ 21 unknown origin🧪 10 synthetic

Based on 38 ingredients analyzed. 18% natural, 55% unknown origin and 27% synthetic.

Ingredients data:35 / 38explained
6 prohibited (EU Annex II)
6 restricted (EU Annex III)
8 need review

Ingredient Analysis

🌟
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Niacinamide
Butylene Glycol
🧪
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Niacinamide#5

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 38 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

38 / 38
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️6 of 38 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
Glyceryl Stearate#2
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Mineral Oil#3
Mineral Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Stearyl Stearate#4
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Octadecyl stearate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Niacinamide#5
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…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylene Glycol#6
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cetearyl Alcohol#7
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG-75 Lanolin#8
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Lanolin, ethoxylated (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 2/5
PEG-100 Stearate#9
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ceteareth-20#10
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Dimethicone#11
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isopropyl Myristate#12
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 5/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Retinol#13⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
If you like to read about skincare (and if you are here, it seems that you do :)), we are sure that you have already read a lot about retinol. It is the...
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract#14
SKIN CONDITIONING
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract is an extract of the Mushroom, Tricholoma Matsutake
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ascorbyl Glucoside#15
ANTIOXIDANT
2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopheryl Acetate#16
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Ethylhexyl Salicylate#17
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Leuconostoc/​Radish Root Ferment Filtrate#18
Leuconostoc/​Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Citric Acid#19
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium EDTA#20
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#21
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate#22
ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Silicic acid, aluminum magnesium salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Xanthan Gum#23
gum
food additive and thickener
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride#24
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Sodium Sulfite#25
Sodium sulphite
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Sodium Metabisulfite#26
Disodium disulphite
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate#27
CLEANSING, DENATURANT, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sodium dodecyl sulphate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 2/5
BHT#28
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#29
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Ethylhexylglycerin#30
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Fragrance#31
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Citronellol#32⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydroxycitronellal#33⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#34🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linalool#35⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#36🚫 Prohibited
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Limonene#37⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#38⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
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