Dr.HUANG Radiant Whitening Essence

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. Demineralized water
2. Glycerine
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Dimethicone
5. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
6. Caprylyl Methicone
7. PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
8. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
9. Sodium chloride
10. Citric Acid
11. Sodium Citrate
12. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
13. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
14. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
15. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
16. Acer Saccharum Extract
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Bisabolol
19. Chlorphenesin
20. Allantoin
21. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
22. Pentylene Glycol
23. Phytosterols
24. Niacinamide
25. Lecithin
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Acetyl glucosamine
28. Tocopheryl Acetate
29. Linoleic Acid
30. Linolenic acid
31. Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
32. Morus Alba Bark Extract
33. Ubiquinone
34. Ascorbyl Palmitate
35. Resveratrol
36. Rutin
37. Panthenol
38. Escin
39. Glycerin
40. Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
41. Ammonium glycyrrhizate
42. Centella Asiatica Extract
43. Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
44. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
45. Perfume

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

保湿剂

Glycerine

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

FILM FORMING

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl Methicone

皮肤调理剂

PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer

抗氧化剂

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

BULKING

Sodium chloride

Other ingredients

Demineralized waterCitric AcidSodium CitrateVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractPhenoxyethanolBisabololChlorphenesinAllantoinCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePentylene GlycolPhytosterolsNiacinamideLecithinXanthan GumAcetyl glucosamineTocopheryl AcetateLinoleic AcidLinolenic acidBroussonetia Kazinoki Root ExtractMorus Alba Bark ExtractUbiquinoneAscorbyl PalmitateResveratrolRutinPanthenolEscinGlycerinRuscus Aculeatus Root ExtractAmmonium glycyrrhizateCentella Asiatica ExtractHydrolyzed Yeast ProteinCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractPerfume

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Ingredients explained

Demineralized water

Not decoded yet

Glycerine

Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Silicone polymer for silkiness and film formation; non-comedogenic, common in lotions and sunscreens.

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Ethyl ascorbic acid, lipophilic Vit C derivative, antioxidant/whitening; more stable than L-AA, for oil phases

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Bilberry extract with polyphenols for astringency and soothing.

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Acer Saccharum Extract

Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data

Phenoxyethanol

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Niacinamide

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Xanthan Gum

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

Acetyl glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Linoleic Acid

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

Linolenic acid

Omega-6 fatty acid for barrier repair; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants and low light exposure

Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract

Korotsubi (Kazinka) root extract containing piperidylammonium chloride, used for soothing.

Morus Alba Bark Extract

Mulberry bark extract for skin conditioning; niche ingredient, stability and safety data limited

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Resveratrol

Potent polyphenol antioxidant <1%; light-sensitive, needs antioxidants/chelators

Rutin

Flavonoid antioxidant; also conditions skin, note stability in aqueous solutions.

Panthenol

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

Escin

Horse chestnut extract for venous circulation and anti-inflammatory; caution near eyes; potential plant-based allergen

Glycerin

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

Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract

Plant extract with polysaccharides and flavonoids; for firming and anti-irritation, < 1%.

Ammonium glycyrrhizate

Soothing anti-inflammatory and emulsifier; derived from licorice, minor allergen risk

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for moisture, anti-static, and barrier repair.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Perfume

Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.