Skin Hydrating Whitening Face Wash
Cleanser

Skin Hydrating Whitening Face Wash

Belo Essentials
31Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
68% Natural26% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTCoco Betaine (Mild Surfactant)MODERATESLES (Surfactant)MODERATEGlycerinEXCELLENTVitamin B3 (Niacinamide)EXCELLENTSodium LactateEXCELLENT

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.

Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Ci 42090
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Kojic Acid
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 5.5 — Suboptimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Kojic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 5.5: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Kojic Acid at pH 5.5: acceptable but not ideal (3.5–5 is best)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Kojic AcidpH 3.5–5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeContains sulfates
Contains sulfate surfactants
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Foam CleanserDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

68% natural26% synthetic
21 natural 2 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 31 ingredients analyzed. 68% natural, 6% unknown and 26% synthetic.

Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning10:Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract... +2 more
humectant4:Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Glucono Delta Lactone
type of chemical entity4:Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Citric Acid

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.