Super Brightening Serum
The Sephora Collection Super Brightening Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 24 ingredients (18 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Triethyl Citrate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Antioxidant, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
A
|
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytic Acid
(Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
4
|
A
|
Sodium Metabisulfite
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Reducing) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Dehydroacetate
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
(Antidandruff Agent, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
