Biowhite Tanaka Camellia Advanced Whitening Cleanser
Cleanser
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Biowhite Tanaka Camellia Advanced Whitening Cleanser

Bio Essence
41Ingredients
0EU Banned
7Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
66% Natural32% synthetic

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.

Potassium HydroxideMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Nail cuticle solvent(b) Hair straightener(c) pH adjuster for depilatories(d) Other uses as pH adjusterCallosity softener/remover (entry 15d)
Conditions:(b)1. General use2. Professional use(c) up to pH 12.7(d) up to pH 1115 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyesKeep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Label warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children(b) 1. Contains alkaliAvoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness(c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
Tea-Lauroyl Collagen Amino AcidsMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Polyquaternium-43
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
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 6.0 — Effective
6.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.0
Active ingredients: Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin
Tranexamic Acid at pH 6: acceptable but not ideal (3.5–5.5 is best)
Niacinamide at pH 6: optimal range (5–7)
Alpha-Arbutin at pH 6: optimal range (4–6.5)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Tranexamic AcidpH 3.5–5.5
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Tea-Lauroyl Collagen Amino Acids
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

66% natural32% synthetic
27 natural 1 unknown 13 synthetic

Based on 41 ingredients analyzed. 66% natural, 2% unknown and 32% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel or lotion that foams gently
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.