whitelab Intense Brightening Serum
whitelab Whitelab Intense Brightening Serum lists 29 ingredients on its label, 26 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
- Niacinamide
- 1,2 Propanediol
- Methylpropanediol
- Licorice Extract
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
- Potassium Hyaluronate
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- Sodium
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
- Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Marine Collagen
- Soluble Collagen
- Allantoin
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Glycerin
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Carbomer
- Triethanolamine
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Parfum
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsContains alcoholContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains PEGContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view High-concentration niacinamide brightening serum combined with multi-molecular weight hyaluronic acids for layered hydration. Licorice extract soothes, while marine collagen adds elasticity. Carbomer thickener with DMDM hydantoin preservation. Suitable for oily to neutral skin seeking luminosity and moisturization synergy.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaMethylpropanediol
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- 皮肤调理剂
- Licorice Extract
- ANTISTATIC
- Hyaluronic Acid
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium Hyaluronate
Other ingredients
1,2 PropanediolSodium Carboxymethyl HyaluronatePotassium HyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateSodiumHydrolyzed HyaluronateDimethylsilanol HyaluronateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateMarine CollagenSoluble CollagenAllantoinDipotassium GlycyrrhizateGlycerinPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCarbomerTriethanolamine1,2-HexanediolDMDM HydantoinPentylene GlycolParfumPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2 Propanediol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Licorice Extract | 皮肤调理剂,抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hyaluronate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium | 防腐剂, 缓冲剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Marine Collagen | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Soluble Collagen | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| DMDM Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- 1,2 Propanediol
- Not decoded yet
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Licorice Extract
- Contains glycyrrhizin and glabridin for soothing and pigmentation inhibition; manage light sensitivity and concentration limits
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
- Low-MW sodium hyaluronate; strong humectant and skin conditioner, often in blends.
- Potassium Hyaluronate
- Hyaluronic salt, excellent humectant; efficacy varies with MW, best with occlusive base
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.
- Sodium
- Refers to sodium salts (e.g., electrolytes), not metallic sodium; part of preservative/buffer systems, monitor ionic strength effects.
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
- Silicone-modified HA, moisturizing/plumping 0.1-2%; smooth, non-tacky
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.
- Marine Collagen
- Not decoded yet
- Soluble Collagen
- Water-soluble collagen for hydration, film-forming, hair care; MW affects permeation/film
- 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.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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