theskinlist __ Ultimate White Serum
theskinlist TheSkinlist__ Ultimate White Serum lists 23 ingredients on its label, 19 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
- Niacinamide
- Butylene Glycol
- N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Cetyl Tranexamate Hcl
- Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Laurocapram
- Glycerin
- Calcium Pantothenate
- PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
- Licorice Root Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Extract
- Maltodextrin
- Propanediol
- Allantoin
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Water-based serum featuring high-concentration niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and alpha-arbutin for brightening. Includes licorice and aloe for soothing, hyaluronic acid for hydration. Thickened with acrylates copolymer; preserved with phenoxyethanol. Suitable for brightening. Formulator's note: Multiple brightening actives combined; monitor pH impact on absorption and cumulative irritation potential.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaDimethyl Isosorbide
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene GlycolPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Alpha-Arbutin
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Calcium Pantothenate
Other ingredients
N-Acetyl-D-GlucosamineCetyl Tranexamate HclLaurocapramPPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30Licorice Root ExtractAloe Barbadensis ExtractMaltodextrinPropanediolAllantoinXanthan GumSodium Acrylates Copolymer1,2-HexanediolSodium HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethyl Isosorbide | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Tranexamate Hcl | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Prunus Mume Fruit Extract | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Alpha-Arbutin | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/377 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Laurocapram | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calcium Pantothenate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Licorice Root Extract | 皮肤调理剂,抗氧化剂,舒缓剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acrylates Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use
- Cetyl Tranexamate Hcl
- Not decoded yet
- Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
- Fruit extract as humectant; contains natural polysaccharides, water-soluble.
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Whitening antioxidant, inhibits tyrosinase; use 1-2%, avoid strong acids
- Laurocapram
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Pro-vitamin B5 for hair/skin conditioning; water-soluble, used in conditioners
- PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
- Not decoded yet
- Licorice Root Extract
- Used for brightening, soothing, and antioxidant effects; botanical extract, combine with sunscreen for optimal brightening.
- Aloe Barbadensis Extract
- Standardized aloe extract. Soothing and moisturizing; verify anthraquinone (allergen) removal. High purity usually well-tolerated.
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
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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