PowerBright Dark Spot Serum by Dermalogica: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate EWG 1

Emollient

Softening

3

Triolein EWG 1

Emollient Refatting Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair GrowthRejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSofteningNutrifyingHair Gloss

4

Niacinamide EWG 1-3

Antiacne agent Smoothing Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningPore ShrinkingAcne fightingAntioxidant

5

C12-16 Alcohols EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Hair conditioning Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

6

1,2-Hexanediol EWG 1

Solvent

Moisturizing

7

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

8

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Antimicrobial agent

CleansingSoftening

9

C18-36 Acid Triglyceride EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Softening

10

Acrylates Copolymer EWG 2

Binder Antistatic agent Hair fixative Suspending agent Binding Film former Artificial nail builder Adhesive

11

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

12

Ectoin EWG 1

Emollient Buffering agent Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV Protection

13

Paeonia Suffruticosa (Moutan) Root Extract EWG 1

Skin protecting

14

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Skin conditioning agent Soothing

15

Hydroxyacetophenone EWG 1

Antioxidant

16

Hexylresorcinol EWG 1

Biocide Antimicrobial agent

Antiseptic

17

Phytosteryl Macadamiate EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

18

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Exfoliating

19

Withania Somnifera Root Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

20

Phytosterols EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

21

Sodium Levulinate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

22

C12-18 Acid Triglyceride EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

23

Raspberry Ketone EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent

24

Mimosa Tenuiflora (Mimosa) Bark Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationHealingLiftingAntisepticSoothing

25

Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Smoothing Skin protecting

26

Ilex Paraguariensis (Mate) Leaf Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

27

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

28

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Hair GrowthHair StrengtheningSoothingMoisturizingSofteningUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

29

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil EWG 5

30

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking

31

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil EWG 4-6

32

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil EWG 1

33

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Moisturising Masking Smoothing Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair GrowthHealingAntisepticLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting

34

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent Antimicrobial agent

Hair GrowthLiftingAntifungalHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinAntisepticSoothingAntioxidant

35

Cistus Ladaniferus Resin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking

36

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract EWG 2-4

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Tonic

37

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

HealingAntisepticAcne fighting

38

Juniperus Virginiana (Virginia Red Cedar) EWG 1

39

Benzoin Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient

40

Viola Odorata Leaf Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient

41

Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Seed Oil EWG 1

Emollient

42

Titanium Dioxide (nano) EWG 2-4

Skin protecting Colorant Opacifying agent Sunscreen agent

MattifyingBarrier supportProtectionUV Protection

43

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

44

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

45

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

46

Sclerotium Gum EWG 1

Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

47

Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

48

Hydrogenated Lecithin EWG 1-2

Suspending agent Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

49

Palmitic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

50

Octyldecanol EWG 1

Emollient

51

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

52

Octyldodecyl Oleate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

53

Squalene EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Hair conditioning Refatting Skin conditioning agent

MoisturizingSofteningUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

54

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

55

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

56

Stearic Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Masking Refatting Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Barrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

57

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate EWG 1

Buffering agent Chelating agent

AntimicrobialBarrier supportAntiseptic

58

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

59

Benzyl Glycol EWG 1

Solvent

60

Laureth-21 EWG 1-3

Solubilizing agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

61

Pullulan EWG 1

Binder Binding Film former

62

Silica EWG 1-3

Bulking agent Skin protecting Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothing Comedogenic 1/5

63

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

64

Sodium Glycolate EWG 1-3

Buffering agent

65

Sodium Dehydroacetate EWG 1

Preservative

66

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

67

Sodium Formate EWG 1

Buffering agent Preservative

68

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

69

Citral EWG 3-5

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

70

Linalool EWG 3

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

PowerBright Dark Spot Serum

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