DHC alpha arbutin white face mask
DHC dhc alpha arbutin white face mask lists 24 ingredients on its label, 24 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/Aqua/Eau
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Sodium PCA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Citric Acid
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Sodium Citrate
- 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
- Allantoin
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Serine
- Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Morus Alba Root Extract
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Placental Protein
- Acetyl Tyrosine
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
- Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEG
Formulation view Aqueous gel with alpha-arbutin and ascorbic acid glucoside for brightening, plus dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for soothing. Contains hydrolyzed HA and botanicals. For dull skin. Factory view: Water-soluble actives require strict pH stability to prevent degradation and maintain efficacy.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium PCA
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Alpha-Arbutin
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
Other ingredients
Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium Citrate1-Methylhydantoin-2-ImideAllantoinDipotassium GlycyrrhizateSerineSodium Polygamma-GlutamateSodium HyaluronateMorus Alba Root ExtractHydrogenated LecithinPlacental ProteinAcetyl TyrosinePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilTocopheryl AcetatePaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractPueraria Lobata Root Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Arbutin | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/377 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Serine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate | EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Morus Alba Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Placental Protein | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 Please consider whether entry 419 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 419, category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and ingredients derived therefrom are prohibited in cosmetics products. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009. For Category 1 and 2 materials in Regulation No. 1069/2009, please see Article 8 and 9, respectively. | — | Green |
| Acetyl Tyrosine | SKIN CONDITIONING, TANNING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pueraria Lobata Root Extract | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- 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
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Whitening antioxidant, inhibits tyrosinase; use 1-2%, avoid strong acids
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
- Skin conditioner for texture improvement; low irritation, typically low concentration
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Serine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.
- Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate
- Hygromectant and chelator that boosts gel viscosity; biocompatible with low allergenic potential.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Morus Alba Root Extract
- Mulberry root extract with resveratrol-like compounds; whitening and conditioning; plant-based, control concentration to avoid irritation.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Placental Protein
- Animal-derived protein; restricted under EU cosmetic regulations, verify non-animal or substitute compliance
- Acetyl Tyrosine
- Tyrosine derivative used in tanning or skin conditioning; acts as a precursor or modulator in formulas.
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
- Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage
- Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
- Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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