Sephora Ultimate Brightening Serum
The Sephora Ultimate Brightening Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 41 ingredients (37 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(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
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
Propylheptyl Caprylate
(Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylyl Methicone
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
PVP
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caffeine
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
(-)-alpha-isabolol | |
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Abrasive) |
|
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Salix Alba (Willow) Leaf Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Hydrolyzed Triticum Monococcum Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
(Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
PPG-26-Buteth-26
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sorbic Acid
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
