boots Glow Brightening Mist
boots Boots Glow Brightening Mist lists 20 ingredients on its label, 19 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
- Propylene Glycol
- Niacinamide
- Phenoxyethanol
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Methylparaben
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Parfum
- Disodium EDTA
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Linalool
- Buteth-3
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Denatonium Benzoate
- Tributyl Citrate
Highlights
Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene GlycolMethylparaben
Other ingredients
EthylhexylglycerinAlpha-ArbutinParfumDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetateLinaloolButeth-3Amyl CinnamalSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol SulfonateHydroxycitronellalDenatonium BenzoateTributyl Citrate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alpha-Arbutin | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/377 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Buteth-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Amyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/67 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate | UV ABSORBER | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Denatonium Benzoate | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| Tributyl Citrate | FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Whitening antioxidant, inhibits tyrosinase; use 1-2%, avoid strong acids
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Buteth-3
- Not decoded yet
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.
- Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
- UV-B absorber, often as photostabilizer; 0.1–0.5% active; water-soluble, requires stable pairing
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Denatonium Benzoate
- Industrial denaturant to alter scent and prevent ingestion; not intended for cosmetic use, verify source compliance.
- Tributyl Citrate
- Tributyl citrate plasticizer/solvent, low toxicity; hygroscopic, long-term protection from moisture/light
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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