VLCC De-Pigmentation Serum
VLCC VLCC De-Pigmentation Serum lists 26 ingredients on its label, 22 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
- Dimethicone
- Glycerine
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Propanediol
- Propylene Glycol
- Carbomer
- Trehalose
- Niacinamide
- Citrus aurantium
- Polyquaternium-39
- Titanium Dioxide
- Sodium
- Hyaluronate
- Sodium PCA
- Wheat amino acids
- Lecithin
- Panthenol
- Symphytum officinale
- Phenoxyethanol
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Methylisothiazolinone
- EDTA
- Perfume
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- 保湿剂
- Glycerine
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl Stearate
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- PEG-100 Stearate
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Carbomer
Other ingredients
TrehaloseNiacinamideCitrus aurantiumPolyquaternium-39Titanium DioxideSodiumHyaluronateSodium PCAWheat amino acidsLecithinPanthenolSymphytum officinalePhenoxyethanolMethylparabenPropylparabenMethylisothiazolinoneEDTAPerfume
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 | Green |
| Glycerine | 保湿剂,溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Citrus aurantium | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-39 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 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 | 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium | 防腐剂, 缓冲剂 | 0 | Green |
| Hyaluronate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Wheat amino acids | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Symphytum officinale | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 | Yellow |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 | Yellow |
| EDTA | CHELATING | 0 | Green |
| Perfume | 香精, 香氛 | 1 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycerine
- Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Citrus aurantium
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-39
- Not decoded yet
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Sodium
- Refers to sodium salts (e.g., electrolytes), not metallic sodium; part of preservative/buffer systems, monitor ionic strength effects.
- Hyaluronate
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Wheat amino acids
- Wheat amino acids for hair/skin; contains gluten, allergy caution
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Symphytum officinale
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
- EDTA
- Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.
- Perfume
- Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.
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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