Lightenex Gold Serum
4 PROHIBITED
Pharmaclinix

Lightenex Gold Serum

Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 11 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 59 total
Safe (4)Restricted (11)Prohibited (2)Unknown (42)

Composition

25% natural19% synthetic
🌿 15 natural❓ 33 unknown origin🧪 11 synthetic

Based on 59 ingredients analyzed. 25% natural, 56% unknown origin and 19% synthetic.

Ingredients data:54 / 59explained
4 prohibited (EU Annex II)
11 restricted (EU Annex III)
14 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 59 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

59 / 59
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️6 of 59 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
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate#2
SKIN CONDITIONING
Potassium hydrogen heptylenedicarboxamidodiacetate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycolic Acid#3
BUFFERING
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Phytic Acid#4
CHELATING
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract#5
Skin Conditioning
A brightening and soothing plant extract.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycerin#6
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#7
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Octadecenedioic Acid#8
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
9-Octadecenedioic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alpha-Arbutin#9⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polyacrylamide#10
ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING
2-Propenamide, homopolymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
C13-14 Isoparaffin#11
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Alkanes, C13-14-iso
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG-8#12
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (9000 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ascorbic Acid#13
type of chemical entity
nutrient found in citrus fruits and other foods
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate#14
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polymethyl Methacrylate#15
FILM FORMING
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, homopolymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Salicylic Acid#16⚠️ Restricted
Exfoliant
A BHA that exfoliates and unclogs pores.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Myristyl Myristate#17
OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Tetradecyl myristate
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Arbutin#18⚠️ Restricted
ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract#19
SKIN CONDITIONING
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.), Ericaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopherol#20
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Cetearyl Isononanoate#21
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Isononanoic acid, C16-18-alkyl esters
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Triethylhexanoin#22
FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Polyacrylate#23
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
Paraffin#24
Paraffin is a solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum characterized by relatively large crystals.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Trideceth-6#25
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy; Isotridecanol, ethoxylated
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Steareth-2#26
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Steareth-21#27
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethyl Isosorbide#28
SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cetyl Palmitate#29
FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Hexadecyl hexadecanoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ferulic Acid#30
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Aloe Barbadensis Extract#31
SKIN CONDITIONING
Aloe Barbadensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Aloe barbadensis, Xanthorrhoeaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract#32
ASTRINGENT
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract is an extract of the berries of the Elder, Sambucus nigra L., Caprifoliaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylene Glycol#33
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter#34
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 1/5
No descriptionNo function
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate#35
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
1-hexadecanol, phosphate, potassium salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Stearic Acid#36
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Lanolin Alcohol#37
ANTISTATIC, BINDING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Alcohols, lanolin. A complex combination of organic alcohols obtained by the hydrolysis of lanolin
Comedogenic: 4/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Glyceryl Stearate#38
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 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
Retinal#40
SKIN CONDITIONING
2,4,6,8-Nonatetraenal, 3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-, (all-E)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate#41
PRESERVATIVE
3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Methylparaben#42
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract#43
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
No descriptionNo function
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract#44
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract#45
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
BHT#46
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ascorbyl Palmitate#47
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citric Acid#48
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate#49
SKIN PROTECTING
Propanedioic Acid, [(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Methylene]-, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride#50
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Benzyl Salicylate#51⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#52⚠️ 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
Linalool#53⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#54🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citronellol#55⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hexyl Cinnamal#56⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Amyl Cinnamal#57⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Benzylideneheptanal
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Limonene#58⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Geraniol#59⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
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