purid Lab. Restoring Brightening Serum
purid Purid Lab. Restoring Brightening Serum lists 17 ingredients on its label, 12 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
- Niacinamide 5.0%
- Arbutin 2.0%
- Acetyl Glucosamine 2.0%
- Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate 1.0%
- Pentylene Glycol
- Butylene Glycol
- Sophora Flavescens Root Extract**
- Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract**
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract**
- Dimethicone
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- C18-21 Alkane
- Trideceth-6
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Chlorphenesin
Highlights
Contains siliconesContains mineral oil
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene GlycolGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract**
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Sophora Flavescens Root Extract**
- ASTRINGENT
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract**
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- ABSORBENT
- Sodium Polyacrylate
Other ingredients
Niacinamide 5.0%Arbutin 2.0%Acetyl Glucosamine 2.0%Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate 1.0%C18-21 AlkaneTrideceth-61,2-HexanediolHydroxyacetophenoneChlorphenesin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide 5.0% | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Arbutin 2.0% | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acetyl Glucosamine 2.0% | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate 1.0% | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Sophora Flavescens Root Extract** | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract** | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract** | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Polyacrylate | ABSORBENT, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| C18-21 Alkane | SOLVENT · 限制 II/875 Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. | 0 | Green |
| Trideceth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Niacinamide 5.0%
- Not decoded yet
- Arbutin 2.0%
- Not decoded yet
- Acetyl Glucosamine 2.0%
- Not decoded yet
- Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate 1.0%
- Not decoded yet
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Sophora Flavescens Root Extract**
- Sophora root extract containing matrine, used for oil control and antimicrobial benefits.
- Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract**
- Glycyrrhiza inflata extract; soothes and anti-irritates. Use at 0.1-1%; monitor glycyrrhizin levels.
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract**
- Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.
- C18-21 Alkane
- C18-21 alkane (mineral oil fraction), solvent/conditioner, IARC 2B, specify refining history free of carcinogens, safe at low dose
- Trideceth-6
- Not decoded yet
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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