etvos Whitening Clear Serum

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. Tranexamic Acid
2. Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
3. Glycerin
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Propanediol
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Diglycerin
8. Ceramide NG
9. Ceramide NP
10. Ceramide AP
11. 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
12. Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
13. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
14. Thymus Serpyllum Extract
15. Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
16. Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
17. Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
18. Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
19. Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
20. Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
21. Plantago Major Seed Extract
22. Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
23. Squalane
24. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
25. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
26. Hydrogenated Lecithin
27. Cholesterol
28. Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
29. Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
30. Sodium Metabisulfite
31. Carbomer
32. Xanthan Gum
33. Potassium Hydroxide
34. Phytic Acid
35. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains PEG

Formulation view Anhydrous gel serum. Tranexamic acid leads, aiming to regulate pigmentation. Combined with multiple ceramides and cholesterol to rebuild the lipid barrier. Hydrolyzed prunus domestica and plant extracts aid hydration and soothing. Phenoxyethanol preserved. Note: Water-free base relies on stratum corneum dissolution for penetration; tranexamic acid stability needs attention; complete lipid combination suitable for dry pigmented skin.

Key ingredients

ASTRINGENT

Tranexamic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING

Stearyl GlycyrrhetinatePentylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolDiglycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Ceramide NG

Other ingredients

Ceramide NPCeramide AP1-Methylhydantoin-2-ImideHydrolyzed Prunus DomesticaGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractThymus Serpyllum ExtractRosa Roxburghii Fruit ExtractLactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment FiltrateAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractCitrus Nobilis Peel ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractPlantago Major Seed ExtractAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractSqualaneLimnanthes Alba Seed OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydrogenated LecithinCholesterolPolyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/TetradecanedioatePolyglyceryl-10 IsostearateSodium MetabisulfiteCarbomerXanthan GumPotassium HydroxidePhytic AcidPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Tranexamic Acid

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

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Glycyrrhizin derivative offering core soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits, plus emollience for reactive skin

Glycerin

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Ceramide NG

Skin lipid repair ingredient to restore barrier; non-irritating, suitable for sensitive and compromised skin

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide

Skin conditioner for texture improvement; low irritation, typically low concentration

Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica

Hydrolyzed plum extract for moisturization and skin conditioning; small molecules for easy absorption

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Thymus Serpyllum Extract

Wormwood extract for skin conditioning and antibacterial effects; contains thymol, control concentration

Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract

High VC and polyphenol extract; antioxidant and conditioning; check solubility.

Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Herbal extract with flavonoids; skin conditioning agent, low photosensitization risk, potential irritation at high concentrations.

Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract with fragrance components; astringent, low phototoxicity but caution for sensitive skin

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Fruit extract as humectant; contains natural polysaccharides, water-soluble.

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Plantago Major Seed Extract

Plantago major seed extract with mucilage for moisturizing and soothing; may cause allergy in a few individuals

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract

Horse chestnut seed extract for skin care; soothing, used in circulation products

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate

Polyglyceryl-10 ester for conditioning hair and skin; mild, soap-free, suitable for emulsification systems.

Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate

Gentle emollient and emulsifier; improves texture, low comedogenic risk

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Phytic Acid

Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

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