banobagi Stem Cell Magic Mask Whitening

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.

1. Water
2. Niacinamide
3. Dipropylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Panthenol
7. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
8. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
9. Carbomer
10. Tromethamine
11. Ethylhexylglycerin
12. Adenosine
13. Disodium EDTA
14. Bifida Ferment Filtrate
15. Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract
16. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
17. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
18. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
19. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
20. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
21. Corallina Officinalis Extract
22. Tranexamic Acid
23. Xylitol
24. Sodium Ascorbate
25. Tocopherol
26. Ascorbic Acid
27. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
28. Menadione
29. Pyridoxine
30. Tocopheryl Acetate
31. Pyridoxine Hcl
32. Thiamine Hcl
33. Biotin
34. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
35. Riboflavin
36. Linoleic Acid
37. Carrageenan
38. Folic Acid
39. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
40. Fructooligosaccharides
41. Cyanocobalamin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Formulation view Niacinamide-rich sheet mask serum featuring a blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and fermented extracts for brightening. Cationic polymers provide a smooth, slip-like texture. Ideal for dull or uneven-toned skin. Note: The high concentration of actives, particularly niacinamide, may cause flushing in sensitive users; gradual introduction is advised.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Other ingredients

CarbomerTromethamineEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineDisodium EDTABifida Ferment FiltrateNelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture ExtractLactobacillus Ferment LysateMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractTranexamic AcidXylitolSodium AscorbateTocopherolAscorbic AcidAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateMenadionePyridoxineTocopheryl AcetatePyridoxine HclThiamine HclBiotinMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateRiboflavinLinoleic AcidCarrageenanFolic AcidSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateFructooligosaccharidesCyanocobalamin

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Bifida Ferment Filtrate

Ferment filtrate with prebiotics/metabolites for conditioning; high sterility requirements.

Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Lactobacillus ferment lysate for skin conditioning; provides soothing and hydration, low sensitization risk if sterile.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Sodium Ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate; water-soluble vitamin C form, stable antioxidant. Mild at low conc., may irritate at high conc.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

Menadione

Vitamin K; low-level coagulant and skin conditioner, labeled as fragrance may be mislabeling or stabilizer, confirm actual use

Pyridoxine

Vitamin B6, water-soluble; skin/hair conditioner/anti-static, poor light stability, protect from light.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Pyridoxine Hcl

Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate

Thiamine Hcl

Vitamin B1 hydrochloride; acts as conditioner and fragrance agent, used at low concentrations for skin health and metabolism.

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid

Riboflavin

Vitamin B2 for color and skin care; photosensitive, requires light-shielding packaging

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Carrageenan

Natural thickener/gelling agent from red algae; high concentrations may cause discomfort for sensitive individuals.

Folic Acid

Folic acid, Vitamin B9, used for skin conditioning to support cellular metabolism

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Cyanocobalamin

Vitamin B12 derivative, antioxidant and skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires light-protective packaging, water-soluble

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