clearly-basics Clearly basics Dark Mark Defense
clearly-basics Clearly basics Dark Mark Defense lists 17 ingredients on its label, 14 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
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
- Tranexamic Acid
- Propylene Glycol
- 4-Butylresorcinol
- Tocopherol
- Glycerin
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Trideceth-6
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Pvm/Ma Copolymer
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Metabisulfite
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains mineral oil
Formulation view Silicone-based gel with cyclopentasiloxane for volatile slip. Tranexamic acid and 4-butylresorcinol target pigmentation; Vitamin E protects. Superabsorbent polymers enhance adhesion; phenoxyethanol preserves. For spot treatment on pigmentation. Factory view: anhydrous formulation is stable, but long-term stability of high-concentration actives must be validated.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- CyclopentasiloxaneHydrogenated Polydecene
- ASTRINGENT
- Tranexamic Acid
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene GlycolGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopherol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer4-ButylresorcinolTrideceth-6Pvm/Ma CopolymerSodium PolyacrylateDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinSodium Metabisulfite
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tranexamic Acid | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| 4-Butylresorcinol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polydecene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trideceth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pvm/Ma Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Polyacrylate | ABSORBENT, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Tranexamic Acid
- Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- 4-Butylresorcinol
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.
- Trideceth-6
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.
- Pvm/Ma Copolymer
- Film former at 1–5%; for styling/hair care, provides lasting effect
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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