whiterx Activated Serum
whiterx WhiteRx Activated Serum lists 16 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.
- Aqua
- Oxidised Glutathione
- Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Glycerin
- Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Sh-Octapeptide-24 Amide
- Glycolic Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Xanthan Gum
Highlights
Contains fragrance
Formulation view Features oxidized glutathione, alpha-arbutin, and low-dose AHAs with diglucosyl gallic acid. Hyaluronic acid and gums provide hydration. Suits mixed skin for brightening. Factory view: complex actives require precise pH control for stability; preservatives use potassium sorbate with plant gums.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaDimethyl Isosorbide
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Alpha-Arbutin
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic AcidLactic Acid
- FILM FORMING
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Other ingredients
Oxidised GlutathioneAcetyl Glycyl Beta-AlaninePalmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1Palmitoyl Sh-Octapeptide-24 AmideTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinatePotassium SorbateAcacia Senegal GumXanthan Gum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oxidised Glutathione | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Alpha-Arbutin | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/377 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dimethyl Isosorbide | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Palmitoyl Sh-Octapeptide-24 Amide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polyvinyl Alcohol | FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diglucosyl Gallic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Acacia Senegal Gum | FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Oxidised Glutathione
- Not decoded yet
- Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
- Not decoded yet
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Whitening antioxidant, inhibits tyrosinase; use 1-2%, avoid strong acids
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1
- Not decoded yet
- Palmitoyl Sh-Octapeptide-24 Amide
- Not decoded yet
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film
- Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
- Diglucosyl gallic acid from tea, hair antioxidant; water-soluble, gentle on scalp
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
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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