C White Brightening Facial Cleanser
Cleanser

C White Brightening Facial Cleanser

Azarine
18Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
56% Natural44% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Regulatory FlagsSubstances flagged under EU & US cosmetics regulation
Banned — Prohibited in cosmetics. These substances cannot be used in any product sold in this jurisdiction.
Caution — Restricted use. Allowed only within specific concentration limits or product types (EU Annex III).
Under Review — Under evaluation by scientific committees. May be restricted or banned in the future.
Fragrance Allergen — Must be declared on the label when above threshold concentrations (EU Cosmetics Regulation).
Data sourced from the European Commission CosIng database.

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.

Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
DMDM HydantoinMax 0.6%
Max concentration:0.6%
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.2 — Suboptimal
5.2
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.2
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Nonfat Dry Milk
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeContains sulfates
Contains sulfate surfactants
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Foam CleanserDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

56% natural44% synthetic
10 natural 8 synthetic

Based on 18 ingredients analyzed. 56% natural and 44% synthetic.

Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich foam that transforms from gel to creamy lather
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.