dcl Skin Brightening Complexion Treatment

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. Water
2. Sd Alcohol 40B
3. Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
4. Dimethicone
5. Pentylene Glycol
6. Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
7. Glycerin
8. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
9. Silica
10. Betaine
11. Hexapeptide-2
12. Palmaria Palmata Extract
13. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
14. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
15. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
16. Acer Saccharum Extract
17. Hydroxyethylcellulose
18. Brassica Napus Extract
19. Pisum Sativum Extract
20. Citrus Bigaradia Oil
21. Dehydroacetic Acid
22. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
23. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
24. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
25. Sucrose Dilaurate
26. Squalane
27. Dimethiconol
28. Urea
29. Potassium Lactate
30. Chondrus Crispus Extract
31. Salicylic Acid
32. Benzoic Acid
33. Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
34. Benzethonium Chloride
35. Glucose
36. Polyglutamic Acid
37. Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
38. Disodium EDTA
39. Benzyl Alcohol
40. Limonene
41. Xanthan Gum
42. Phenoxyethanol
43. Butylene Glycol
44. Polysorbate 20
45. Polysorbate 60
46. Titanium Dioxide
47. Mica

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Thermus Thermophillus FermentPentylene GlycolSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ASTRINGENT

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

ABRASIVE

Silica

Other ingredients

Sd Alcohol 40BBetaineHexapeptide-2Palmaria Palmata ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel OilAcer Saccharum ExtractHydroxyethylcelluloseBrassica Napus ExtractPisum Sativum ExtractCitrus Bigaradia OilDehydroacetic AcidSaccharum Officinarum ExtractAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSucrose DilaurateSqualaneDimethiconolUreaPotassium LactateChondrus Crispus ExtractSalicylic AcidBenzoic AcidSodium Potassium Aluminum SilicateBenzethonium ChlorideGlucosePolyglutamic AcidHydrolyzed Sclerotium GumDisodium EDTABenzyl AlcoholLimoneneXanthan GumPhenoxyethanolButylene GlycolPolysorbate 20Polysorbate 60Titanium DioxideMica

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Sd Alcohol 40B

Not decoded yet

Thermus Thermophillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment with humectant properties; use as a low-level skin conditioning agent

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Ferment extract rich in polyphenols; acts as skin conditioning agent with antioxidant potential

Glycerin

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

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Bilberry extract with polyphenols for astringency and soothing.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Hexapeptide-2

Not decoded yet

Palmaria Palmata Extract

Algae extract for barrier protection; concentration supplier-dependent

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil

Essential oil, scent regulator; III/351 allergen, labeling required.

Acer Saccharum Extract

Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Brassica Napus Extract

Plant extract for skin conditioning; aqueous fraction, stability testing is required

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Citrus Bigaradia Oil

Not decoded yet

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Sucrose Dilaurate

Mild O/W emulsifier and emollient; sensitive to hard water and pH; often auxiliary

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Potassium Lactate

Buffer and humectant at 1–5%; adjusts pH to 4.5–5.5, boosts moisture, low irritancy.

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate

Powder bulker for matte finish. Potential comedogenic, limit usage in acne-prone formulations.

Benzethonium Chloride

Not decoded yet

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum

Hydrolyzed fungal gum for film-forming, moisturizing, and skin protection; bio-based polysaccharide, gentle film-former, suitable for sensitive skin, low sensitization.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Xanthan Gum

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

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Polysorbate 20

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

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