melanox Premium Whitening Serum
melanox Melanox Premium Whitening Serum lists 36 ingredients on its label, 33 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.
- Purified Water
- Propylene Glycol
- Niacinamide
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Kojic Dipalmitate
- Polysorbate 60
- PEG-90
- PEG-8
- Stearic Acid
- Cetyl Alcohol
- PEG-40 Stearate
- Sodium PCA
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Glycerine
- Panthenol
- Xanthan Gum
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Polysorbate 20
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Mineral Oil
- Methylparaben
- BHT
- Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Disodium EDTA
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate
- Fragrance
- Propylparaben
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Retinol
- Cholesterol
- Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
- BHA
- Avena Sativa Meal Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEGContains formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived
Formulation view Complex emulsion with high-niacinamide, kojic dipalmitate, and retinoid, blended with multiple humectants and antioxidants. Targeted at advanced brightening and anti-aging users. The formulation uses mineral oils and silicones for occlusion, with stacked actives requiring caution for sensitivity.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneCetyl Alcohol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 60
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
Other ingredients
Kojic DipalmitatePEG-90PEG-8PEG-40 StearateSodium PCATocopheryl AcetateGlycerinePanthenolXanthan GumIsopropyl PalmitatePolysorbate 20Diazolidinyl UreaMineral OilMethylparabenBHTDimethylmethoxy Chromanyl PalmitateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractDisodium EDTADipotassium GlycyrrhizinateFragrancePropylparabenMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerHydrogenated LecithinRetinolCholesterolPhaseolus Radiatus Seed ExtractBHAAvena Sativa Meal Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Kojic Dipalmitate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| PEG-90 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| PEG-40 Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerine | 保湿剂,溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/46 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Mineral Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/778. Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate | 皮肤调理剂, 舒缓剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Retinol | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| BHA | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Avena Sativa Meal Extract | SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- Kojic Dipalmitate
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- PEG-90
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-8
- Not decoded yet
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- PEG-40 Stearate
- Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Glycerine
- Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users
- Mineral Oil
- Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
- Synthetic antioxidant (Chromanol) for potent anti-photoaging; used under 1% to stabilize lipid antioxidants.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate
- Potent anti-inflammatory and soothing agent; often combined with glycyrrhiza extracts; stability depends on pH and cationic system compatibility.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Retinol
- Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
- Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
- Green bean seed extract for hair and skin conditioning; rich in saponins/proteins; typically used at 0.1-1%
- BHA
- Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA); oil-phase antioxidant. Use <0.05%. Controversial at high levels.
- Avena Sativa Meal Extract
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract for soothing and conditioning; sensitive-skin friendly but potential protein allergen
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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