whitelab Intensive Care Serum
whitelab Whitelab Intensive Care Serum lists 24 ingredients on its label, 23 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Isohexadecane
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Propanediol
- Niacinamide
- Polyacrylamide
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
- Glycerin
- Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- C9-11 Pareth-6
- Sodium PCA
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Allantoin
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Beta-Glucan
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Xanthan Gum
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEGContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Isohexadecane
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- ANTISTATIC
- Polyacrylamide
- ABSORBENT
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Other ingredients
GlycerinTrimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid CopolymerPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesC13-14 IsoparaffinC9-11 Pareth-6Sodium PCADMDM HydantoinDimethyl IsosorbideAllantoinDipotassium GlycyrrhizatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Beta-GlucanSodium HyaluronateXanthan GumParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isohexadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylamide | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING · 限制 III/66 | — | Green |
| Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C9-11 Pareth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| DMDM Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Dimethyl Isosorbide | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beta-Glucan | BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Isohexadecane
- Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Polyacrylamide
- Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
- Water-soluble retinoate ester; gentler metabolism booster than retinol, stable, suitable for sensitive users at low levels
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer
- Film former for matte or satin finish; high concentrations may cause tightness or dryness.
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature
- C9-11 Pareth-6
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers
- Beta-Glucan
- Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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