lacabine Serum Dark Spots Corrector

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. Aqua
2. Propanediol
3. Glycerin
4. Mica
5. Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
6. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
7. Lactobacillus Ferment
8. Caprylyl Glycol
9. Niacinamide
10. Squalene
11. Tocopheryl Acetate
12. Sodium Phytate
13. Sodium Gluconate
14. Lecithin
15. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
16. Polyacrylate-13
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Tocopherol
19. Polyisobutene
20. Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
21. Beta-Sitosterol
22. Polysorbate 20
23. Sorbitan Isostearate
24. Lysolecithin
25. Phytic Acid
26. Morus Alba Fruit Extract
27. Hydroxyacetophenone
28. Titanium Dioxide
29. Acacia Senegal Gum
30. Sodium Benzoate
31. Bisabolol
32. Parfum
33. Phenethyl Alcohol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Formulation view Aqueous serum with 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Niacinamide core, boosted by Lactobacillus Ferment and Mulberry extract. Mica provides glow; Squalane hydrates. Thickened with plant polysaccharides; preserved with Phenoxyethanol. Ideal for brightening dull skin. Formulator's note: Synergistic water-soluble VC derivative and Niacinamide with fermented filtrates offer multi-faceted conditioning, though the long ingredient list requires attention to compatibility and sensitivity.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTICAKING

Mica

SKIN CONDITIONING

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidLactobacillus Ferment

DEODORANT

Caprylyl Glycol

Other ingredients

NiacinamideSqualeneTocopheryl AcetateSodium PhytateSodium GluconateLecithinAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractPolyacrylate-13Xanthan GumTocopherolPolyisobuteneSodium Acrylates CopolymerBeta-SitosterolPolysorbate 20Sorbitan IsostearateLysolecithinPhytic AcidMorus Alba Fruit ExtractHydroxyacetophenoneTitanium DioxideAcacia Senegal GumSodium BenzoateBisabololParfumPhenethyl Alcohol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propanediol

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

Glycerin

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

SKIN CONDITIONING

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Niacinamide

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

Squalene

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Lecithin

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

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.

Beta-Sitosterol

Plant sterol for emulsion stability and barrier support; high levels may destabilize hydrophilic systems.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Phytic Acid

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

Morus Alba Fruit Extract

White mulberry fruit extract; antioxidant-rich, used in skincare, generally low irritancy, test on sensitive skin.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Acacia Senegal Gum

Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Bisabolol

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

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