Lemon & Vit C Whitening Dark Spot Roller Serum
Serum

Lemon & Vit C Whitening Dark Spot Roller Serum

Baby Bright
13Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
62% Natural38% 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.
🔎Under Review1
Lemon (Citrus Limon Fruit Extract)
Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTPropylene Glycol (Humectant)GOODGlycerinEXCELLENTButylene Glycol (Humectant)GOODXanthan Gum (Thickener)EXCELLENTAllantoin (Soothing)EXCELLENT

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.

Diazolidinyl UreaMax 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
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 — Ineffective
5.2
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.2
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

62% natural38% synthetic
8 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 13 ingredients analyzed. 62% natural and 38% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (11)

type of chemical entity3:Allantoin, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
humectant2:Glycerin, Butylene Glycol
fragrance2:Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Fragrance

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.