377 Whitening Serum
The John Jeff 377 Whitening Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 31 ingredients (28 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
The John Jeff 377 Whitening Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 31 ingredients (28 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
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Water
(Solvent) |
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Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
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Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
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Isosorbide
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
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Dimethyl Ether
(Propellant, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
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PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
(Solvent) |
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Polysilicone-11
(Film Forming) |
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Diethylhexyl Carbonate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
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Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
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Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
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4-t-Butylcyclohexanol
(Masking, Perfuming) |
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Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Phenylethyl Resorcinol
(Antioxidant) |
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Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Carnosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
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TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
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1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
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Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Polyisobutene
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
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PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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Sorbitan Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Anticaking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
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Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
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Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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Sorbitan Oleate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
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Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
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Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
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Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
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How to use
General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.
Trust & honesty
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
Most research uses 2–5%; some formulas go to 10%. Very high levels can cause flushing in sensitive skin.
Niacinamide
OTC leave-on AHAs are usually 5–10%. The effect also depends on pH and free-acid value, not the percentage alone.
Lactic Acid
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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