Super C Brightening Serum
2 PROHIBITED
Urban Skin Rx

Super C Brightening Serum

Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 4 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • Secondary alkyl- and alkanolamines and their salts
Ingredient composition · 34 total
Safe (5)Restricted (4)Prohibited (2)Unknown (23)

Composition

47% natural18% synthetic
🌿 16 natural❓ 12 unknown origin🧪 6 synthetic

Based on 34 ingredients analyzed. 47% natural, 35% unknown origin and 18% synthetic.

Ingredients data:26 / 34explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
4 restricted (EU Annex III)
5 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Centella Asiatica Extract
Niacinamide

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 34 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

34 / 34
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️9 of 34 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
Ascorbic Acid#2
type of chemical entity
nutrient found in citrus fruits and other foods
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Ethoxydiglycol#3
HUMECTANT, PERFUMING, SOLVENT
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#4
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Triethanolamine#5
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 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
Kojic Acid#7⚠️ Restricted
ANTIOXIDANT
5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#8
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil#9⚠️ Restricted
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Ferulic Acid#10
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Salicylic Acid#11⚠️ Restricted
Exfoliant
A BHA that exfoliates and unclogs pores.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Laureth-23#12
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alcohol#13
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract#14
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopherol#15
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Achillea Millefolium Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract#16
Achillea Millefolium Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract#17
Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract#18
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract#19
SKIN CONDITIONING
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Balmint, Melissa officinalis L., Labiatae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract#20
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Primula Veris Flower Extract#21
Primula Veris Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Primula veris, Primulaceae.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Veronica Officinalis Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract#22
Veronica Officinalis Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract#23
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Disodium EDTA#24
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Morus Alba (Mulberry) Root Extract#25
Morus Alba (Mulberry) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract#26
ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Centella Asiatica Extract#27
Skin Conditioning
A soothing plant extract that calms irritated skin.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Diethanolamine#28🚫 Prohibited
BUFFERING
2,2'-iminodiethanol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alpha-Arbutin#29⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid#30
HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Niacinamide#31
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
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract#32
SKIN CONDITIONING
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract is an extract of the herb Saxifraga sarmentosa L., Saxifragaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Panthenol#33
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium PCA#34
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5