bright-diary Bright Diary Acne Serum
bright-diary Bright Diary Acne Serum lists 37 ingredients on its label, 27 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
- Butylene Glycol
- Betaine Salicylate
- Nicotinamide
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Salvia Miltiorrhiza Extract
- Atractylodes Lancea Extract
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Taraxacum Mongolicum Extract
- Poria Cocos Extract
- Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
- Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
- Saussurea Lappa Root Extract
- Stemona Tuberosa Root Extract
- Lactobacillus Fermentation
- Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Artemisia Annua Extract
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Allantoin
- Panthenol
- Salicylic Acid
- Sesame Amino Acids
- Dextrin
- Zinc Phenolsulfonate
- Xanthan Gum
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexyl-Glycerin
- Chlorophene
- Glycol
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Flavor
- Ci 42090
Highlights
Contains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Water-based formula with butylene glycol, featuring mild salicylate, niacinamide, and various herbal extracts. Preserved with chlorophene and phenoxyethanol. Lightweight texture suitable for oily and acne-prone skin. Factory view: Complex botanical blends require strict batch stability control and raw material screening to ensure consistency.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Betaine Salicylate
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Capryloyl Glycine
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Lonicera Japonica Flower ExtractPoria Cocos ExtractAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root ExtractSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Other ingredients
NicotinamideSalvia Miltiorrhiza ExtractAtractylodes Lancea ExtractTaraxacum Mongolicum ExtractSaussurea Lappa Root ExtractStemona Tuberosa Root ExtractLactobacillus FermentationPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractArtemisia Annua ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderAllantoinPanthenolSalicylic AcidSesame Amino AcidsDextrinZinc PhenolsulfonateXanthan GumPotassium HydroxideCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolEthylhexyl-GlycerinChloropheneGlycolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilFlavorCi 42090
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine Salicylate | ANTIMICROBIAL, KERATOLYTIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Nicotinamide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Capryloyl Glycine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salvia Miltiorrhiza Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Atractylodes Lancea Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Taraxacum Mongolicum Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Poria Cocos Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Saussurea Lappa Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stemona Tuberosa Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lactobacillus Fermentation | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Portulaca Oleracea Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Houttuynia Cordata Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Artemisia Annua Extract | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sesame Amino Acids | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Phenolsulfonate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl-Glycerin | 保湿剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chlorophene | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycol | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Flavor | 香精 | — | Yellow |
| Ci 42090 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/63 (CI 42090) III/190 (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt; Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Betaine Salicylate
- Salicylate derivative for keratolytic and antimicrobial action; milder than salicylic acid.
- Nicotinamide
- Not decoded yet
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.
- Salvia Miltiorrhiza Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Atractylodes Lancea Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.
- Taraxacum Mongolicum Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Poria Cocos Extract
- Poria extract, traditionally used for hydration balance; data limited, usually a co-formulant
- Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
- Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract, soothing/conditioning; herbal, batch consistency needs validation
- Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
- Sophora root extract; matrine-rich with antimicrobial and anti-itch effects, used for skin conditioning.
- Saussurea Lappa Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Stemona Tuberosa Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lactobacillus Fermentation
- Not decoded yet
- Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
- Plant extract for skin conditioning; some claim soothing, test on sensitive skin.
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.
- Artemisia Annua Extract
- Artemisia annua extract used as a natural fragrance ingredient; may cause sensitivity.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Sesame Amino Acids
- Not decoded yet
- Dextrin
- Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow
- Zinc Phenolsulfonate
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexyl-Glycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin, moisturizer/boosting agent; enhances preservation/moisture, gentle, often combined with humectants.
- Chlorophene
- Not decoded yet
- Glycol
- Humectant and solvent; low levels required as high concentrations can be irritating; purity critical.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Flavor
- Food-grade flavoring; verify cosmetic compliance and allergen content if used in skincare.
- Ci 42090
- Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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