verite Dark Spot Brightening Serum
verite Verite Dark Spot Brightening Serum lists 26 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.
- Aqua
- Propylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- Ethoxydiglycol
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Potassium Methoxysalicylate
- Butylene Glycol
- Allantoin
- Polysorbate 20
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Disodium EDTA
- Xanthan Gum
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Carbomer
- Sodium Citrate
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Citric Acid
- Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorphenesin
- Potassium Sorbate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view A spot-fading serum using ethoxydiglycol as a solvent for active stability. It combines 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid for antioxidant brightening with potassium methoxysalicylate for gentle exfoliation. Dipotassium glycyrrhizate soothes, while peptides support repair. Contains lavender and chamomile oils; suitable for non-sensitive skin aiming to improve pigmentation.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene GlycolEthoxydiglycolButylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidAllantoin
Other ingredients
Potassium MethoxysalicylatePolysorbate 20Sodium HyaluronateDipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium EDTAXanthan GumHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseCarbomerSodium CitrateLavandula Angustifolia OilCitric AcidThymus Mastichina Flower OilPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Anthemis Nobilis Flower OilNarcissus Tazetta Bulb ExtractPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinPotassium Sorbate
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 |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethoxydiglycol | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/297 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Methoxysalicylate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
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.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.
- Potassium Methoxysalicylate
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization
- Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
- Astringent and conditioning for skin/hair; botanical extract, potential allergenic proteins, patch test for sensitive skin.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
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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