qrxlabs Skin Lightening Serum
qrxlabs QRxLabs Skin Lightening Serum lists 30 ingredients on its label, 12 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.
- Water
- Witch Hazel
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Organic Aloe
- Glycerin (Kosher
- Vegetable)
- Organic Jojoba Seed Oil
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Vitamin E
- Melissa Essential Oil
- Glycolic Acid
- Dimethyl Sulfone
- Kojic Acid
- Organic Willow Bark
- Organic Anise Extract
- Organic Horseradish Extract
- Organic Licorice Extract
- Organic Schisandra Extract
- Organic Lemon Balm
- Organic Fennel Extract
- Organic Ginseng Extract
- Organic Gotu Kola Extract
- Horsetail Extract
- Dandelion Extract
- Wild Geranium Extract
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Carrageenan Gum
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Highlights
Formulation view Aqueous serum featuring hyaluronic acid and polyols for hydration. Contains multiple whitening actives like alpha-arbutin, kojic acid, and glycolic acid, plus botanical extracts. Suitable for comprehensive skin care. Formulator's note: pH control is critical with high acid concentrations; verify stability and potential sensitization risks of complex botanical combinations.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTISTATIC
- Hyaluronic Acid
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Alpha-ArbutinKojic Acid
- 抗氧化剂
- Vitamin E
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic Acid
- SOLVENT
- Dimethyl Sulfone
- 皮肤调理剂
- Horsetail Extract
Other ingredients
Witch HazelOrganic AloeGlycerin (KosherVegetable)Organic Jojoba Seed OilMelissa Essential OilOrganic Willow BarkOrganic Anise ExtractOrganic Horseradish ExtractOrganic Licorice ExtractOrganic Schisandra ExtractOrganic Lemon BalmOrganic Fennel ExtractOrganic Ginseng ExtractOrganic Gotu Kola ExtractDandelion ExtractWild Geranium ExtractHydroxyethylcelluloseCarrageenan GumSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Witch Hazel | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Organic Aloe | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin (Kosher | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vegetable) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Jojoba Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Alpha-Arbutin | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/377 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Vitamin E | 抗氧化剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Melissa Essential Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethyl Sulfone | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Kojic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING · 限制 III / 375 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Organic Willow Bark | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Anise Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Horseradish Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Licorice Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Schisandra Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Lemon Balm | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Fennel Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Ginseng Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Gotu Kola Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Horsetail Extract | 皮肤调理剂, 头发调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dandelion Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Wild Geranium Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carrageenan Gum | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Witch Hazel
- Not decoded yet
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- Organic Aloe
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin (Kosher
- Not decoded yet
- Vegetable)
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Jojoba Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Whitening antioxidant, inhibits tyrosinase; use 1-2%, avoid strong acids
- Vitamin E
- Tocopherol antioxidant; >0.5% may need encapsulation or synergists to prevent oxidation.
- Melissa Essential Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Dimethyl Sulfone
- Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed
- Kojic Acid
- Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; EU limit 1% in water, unstable and requires light protection, potential irritation.
- Organic Willow Bark
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Anise Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Horseradish Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Licorice Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Schisandra Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Lemon Balm
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Fennel Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Ginseng Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Gotu Kola Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Horsetail Extract
- Horsetail extract, contains silica and alkaloids, for hair/skin strengthening; monitor alkaloid toxicity.
- Dandelion Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Wild Geranium Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Carrageenan Gum
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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