Light Years Away Whitening Essence

Dr. Brandt

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Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
94%
4%
0%
2%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
53%
9%
0%
38%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
(Antioxidant,Humectant,Skin Conditioning,Perfuming)
Acne-Fighting
Acne-Fighting
Brightening
Brightening
1
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Seed Oil
1
Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Dimethiconol
(Antifoaming Agent,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Moisturising)
Silicone
Silicone
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent,Skin Conditioning,Humectant)
1
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
(Fragrance,Skin Conditioning)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate
(Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent)
1
Ceramide 3
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
1
A
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Chelating,Masking)
1
A
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Squalane
(Emollient,Hair Conditioning,Refatting,Skin Conditioning)
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
1
Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
1
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant)
Brightening
Brightening
1
Astaxanthin
(Cosmetic Colorant,Skin Conditioning)
1
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising,Film Forming,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
(Astringent,Masking)
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Skin Conditioning,Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding,Gel Forming,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Humectant)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance,Skin Conditioning,Solvent,Viscositydecreasing Agent,Humectant,Masking,Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
1
A
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning,Humectant)
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Skin Protecting,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Perfuming,Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning,Solvent)
1
A
Polymethyl Methacrylate
(Film Forming)
1
A
PVM/MA Copolymer
(Antistatic Agent,Binding,Emulsion Stabilising,Film Forming,Hair Fixing,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Phytosterols
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Binding Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Film Forming,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding,Stabilising,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
(Antistatic Agent,Emollient,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
1
Halidrys Siliquosa Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent,Fragrance,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Masking)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
B
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial,Antioxidant,Astringent,Emollient,Humectant,Masking,Skin Conditioning,Skin Protecting,Tonic,Uv Absorber)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
3
A
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent,Skin Protecting,Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
3
A
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Solvent)
Silicone
Silicone
3
A
Sodium Bisulfite
(Antioxidant,Hair Waving Or Straightening,Reducing,Preservative)
3
B
Sodium Polyacrylate
(Absorbent,Emulsion Stabilising,Film Forming,Hair Fixing,Skin-Conditioning Agent -Emollient,Viscosity Controlling Agent,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding,Skin Conditioning)
3
A
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
(Antioxidant,Skin Conditioning)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
3
B
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
3
A
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Surfactant - Emulsifyingagent)
3
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
(Surfactant)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance,Preservative)
6
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber,Uv Filter)
UV Protection
UV Protection
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
2
3
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Antistatic Agent,Emollient)
B
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil
(Skin Conditioning)