alluskin Lightbulb Serum
alluskin Alluskin Lightbulb Serum lists 31 ingredients on its label, 28 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
- Glycerin
- Propylene Glycol
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Butylene Glycol
- Arbutin
- Glutathione
- Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract
- Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
- Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Acetyl Tyrosine
- Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
- Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Carbomer
- Triethanolamine
- Sodium Sulfite
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view This whitening serum utilizes an aqueous base with glycerols, featuring a multi-pathway antioxidant system including arbutin, glutathione, and ascorbyl derivatives, supported by plant extracts for calming. Preservation uses phenoxyethanol. A formulator observes that glutathione's instability necessitates robust antioxidant synergy, and the high load of actives may burden sensitive skin, requiring careful tolerance building to mitigate irritation risks from potent exfoliating or brightening agents.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene GlycolButylene Glycol
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- ArbutinAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
- REDUCING
- Glutathione
Other ingredients
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateAchillea Millefolium ExtractBetula Alba Bark/Leaf ExtractEquisetum Arvense Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf ExtractTussilago Farfara Leaf ExtractUrtica Dioica ExtractAcetyl TyrosineSaxifraga Sarmentosa ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractHamamelis Virginiana ExtractSodium HyaluronateHydroxyacetophenoneCaprylyl GlycolHydroxyethylcelluloseCarbomerTriethanolamineSodium SulfiteCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arbutin | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/378 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glutathione | REDUCING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Achillea Millefolium Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Urtica Dioica Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Tyrosine | SKIN CONDITIONING, TANNING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Sulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Arbutin
- Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.
- Glutathione
- Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.
- Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Stable Vitamin C derivative; water-soluble antioxidant and brightener, solubility pH-dependent
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens
- Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
- Thymus vulgaris extract; thymol for antimicrobial/fragrance; high conc. irritating, avoid eye area for sensitive skin.
- Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract
- Astringent and conditioning botanical extract; contains sesquiterpene lactones, patch test recommended for sensitization.
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Nettle extract for anti-seborrheic/astringent; astringent properties, suitable for oily skin/hair, caution on dry skin.
- Acetyl Tyrosine
- Tyrosine derivative used in tanning or skin conditioning; acts as a precursor or modulator in formulas.
- Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
- Active extract with saponins and flavonoids; gentle humectant and barrier repair ingredient
- Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
- Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Sodium Sulfite
- Sulfite antioxidant to prevent oxidation; sulfites are known allergens and must be strictly declared on labels.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- 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
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
Want to build one like this? Send an enquiry