dermaquest Advanced SkinBrite Serum
dermaquest Dermaquest Advanced SkinBrite Serum lists 58 ingredients on its label, 49 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.
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Hexylresorcinol
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Hydroxyapatite
- Tranexamic Acid
- PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer
- Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
- Diacetyl Boldine
- Arbutin
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Sea Water
- Laminaria Digitata Extract
- Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Morus Alba Fruit Extract
- Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Primula Veris Flower Extract
- Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Dextran
- Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-36
- Nonapeptide-1
- Thymus Hydrolysate
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Xanthan Gum
- Kojic Acid
- Palmaria Palmata Extract
- Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
- Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract
- Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
- Disodium EDTA
- Resorcinol
- Bakuchiol
- Isomalt
- Lecithin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Lactic Acid
- Alcohol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Hexylene Glycol
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Polysorbate 60
- Disodium Phosphate
- Sodium Phosphate
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains PEG
Formulation view Aqueous serum using Butylene Glycol as solvent, featuring Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Hexylresorcinol for brightening, plus Tranexamic Acid. Includes Lentinus Edodes and botanicals for soothing. Hydroxyapatite offers mild physical conditioning. Suited for pigmentation concerns; formulators focus on acid pH stability and odor management without fragrance.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Hexylresorcinol
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- ABRASIVE
- Hydroxyapatite
Other ingredients
Tranexamic AcidPEG-8/Smdi CopolymerArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf ExtractDiacetyl BoldineArbutinMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateSea WaterLaminaria Digitata ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractSaccharide IsomerateMorus Alba Fruit ExtractMalva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractPrimula Veris Flower ExtractAlchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractVeronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractMethyl Undecenoyl LeucinateMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractAchillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractDextranPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-36Nonapeptide-1Thymus HydrolysateHydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan GumKojic AcidPalmaria Palmata ExtractPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit ExtractRhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractLilium Candidum Leaf Cell ExtractDimethylmethoxy Chromanyl PalmitateDisodium EDTAResorcinolBakuchiolIsomaltLecithinSodium BenzoateSodium MetabisulfiteLactic AcidAlcoholPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolCitric AcidSodium HydroxidePolysorbate 60Disodium PhosphateSodium Phosphate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylresorcinol | ANTIMICROBIAL | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyapatite | ABRASIVE, BULKING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tranexamic Acid | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Diacetyl Boldine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Arbutin | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/378 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sea Water | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT | — | Green |
| Laminaria Digitata Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Chlorella Vulgaris Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Saccharide Isomerate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Morus Alba Fruit Extract | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Primula Veris Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dextran | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-36 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Nonapeptide-1 | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Thymus Hydrolysate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kojic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING · 限制 III / 375 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Palmaria Palmata Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Resorcinol | ANTIOXIDANT, DENATURANT, HAIR DYEING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/22 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Bakuchiol | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isomalt | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Disodium Phosphate | ANTICORROSIVE, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Phosphate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, BUFFERING, DEODORANT | 2 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
- Lentinus edodes mycelium extract for skin conditioning; water-soluble, prone to degradation, add preservatives
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging
- Hexylresorcinol
- Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical range 0.1-1.5%, potential irritation at high levels, control pH.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Hydroxyapatite
- Mineral abrasive/bulking agent; gentle physical exfoliant for oral care.
- Tranexamic Acid
- Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.
- PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
- Bearberry leaf extract; astringent/soothing, for sensitive skin, strict concentration control.
- Diacetyl Boldine
- Not decoded yet
- Arbutin
- Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid
- Sea Water
- Natural ingredient with salts; acts as solvent or humectant, high salt content may feel gritty
- Laminaria Digitata Extract
- Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.
- Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
- Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.
- Morus Alba Fruit Extract
- White mulberry fruit extract; antioxidant-rich, used in skincare, generally low irritancy, test on sensitive skin.
- Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Mallow extract for moisturizing and soothing conditioning. Contains mucilaginous polysaccharides, gentle and non-irritating; suitable for dry/sensitive skin.
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.
- Primula Veris Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate
- Amino acid ester skin conditioner providing slip and emollience. Oil-soluble, mixes well with other oil phases; low sensitization potential.
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.
- Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Dextran
- Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.
- Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-36
- Not decoded yet
- Nonapeptide-1
- Nonapeptide-1 for hair/skin conditioning; enhances shine and strength, low irritation.
- Thymus Hydrolysate
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Kojic Acid
- Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; EU limit 1% in water, unstable and requires light protection, potential irritation.
- Palmaria Palmata Extract
- Algae extract for barrier protection; concentration supplier-dependent
- Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
- Amla fruit extract with antioxidants; humectant and conditioning, preserve freshness
- Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract
- Plant cell extract for skin conditioning; use at low levels, efficacy depends on supplier data
- Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
- Synthetic antioxidant (Chromanol) for potent anti-photoaging; used under 1% to stabilize lipid antioxidants.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Resorcinol
- Resorcinol for keratolysis and antioxidant; restricted concentration; high allergenicity, strict compliance needed
- Bakuchiol
- Bakuchiol; antioxidant and conditioning. Often an A-alternative, prone to oxidation and color shift, needs stabilization.
- Isomalt
- Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Disodium Phosphate
- Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.
- Sodium Phosphate
- Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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