Fade Bright Skin Lightening
Toner

Fade Bright Skin Lightening

Platinum Skin Care
22Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
86% Natural14% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
Sd Alcohol 40BMODERATEEthoxydiglycolGOODPropylene Glycol (Humectant)GOODAlpha-Arbutin (Brightening)GOODAzelaic AcidEXCELLENTKojic Acid (Brightening)MODERATE

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

EthoxydiglycolMax 10.0%
Max concentration:10.0%
Product types:(a) Oxidative hair day products(b) Non-oxidative hair dye products(c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products(d) Other non-spray cosmetic products(e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant
Conditions:(a) to (e):The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products
Alpha-ArbutinMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Face cream(b) Body lotion
Conditions:Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing alpha-Arbutin and shall not be higher than the unavoidable trace level.From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Kojic AcidMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:Face and hand products
Conditions:From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Toner. Verify compliance.

  • EthoxydiglycolRestricted to hair dye products
    (a) Oxidative hair day products(b) Non-oxidative hair dye products(c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products…

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.1 — Suboptimal
4.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.1
Active ingredients: Alpha-Arbutin, Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid
Alpha-Arbutin at pH 4.1: optimal range (4–6.5)
Azelaic Acid at pH 4.1: optimal range (4–5.5)
Kojic Acid at pH 4.1: optimal range (3.5–5)
Niacinamide at pH 4.1: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.1: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Niacinamide at pH 4.1 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
Azelaic AcidpH 4–5.5
Kojic AcidpH 3.5–5
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

86% natural14% synthetic
19 natural 3 synthetic

Based on 22 ingredients analyzed. 86% natural and 14% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative

Functions Overview (15)

humectant8:Ethoxydiglycol, Vegetable Glycerine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Fructose, Urea, Inositol
skin conditioning5:Vegetable Glycerine, Morus Alba (Mulberry) Leaf Extract, Sodium PCA, Glycine, Niacinamide
hair conditioning4:Vegetable Glycerine, Sodium PCA, Glycine, Inositol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Watery liquid — absorbs instantly, may feel slightly sticky if glycerin-rich
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Fresh, weightless — absorbs completely leaving no residue

Watery, refreshing — absorbs in seconds with no residue. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Cooling sensation on application with rapid dry-down.