Gentle Bright Niacinamide + Alpha Arbutin Serum
The Somethinc Gentle Bright Niacinamide + Alpha Arbutin Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 42 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) |
|
|
1
|
|
Methylpropanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Alpha-Arbutin
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Arisaema Amurense Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glyceryl Glucoside
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Decyl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Phytate
(Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyquaternium-51
(Film Forming, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Ethyl Hexanediol
(Fragrance, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Resveratrol
(Antioxidant, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Magnesium Chloride
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
5
|
|
CI 16255
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calcium Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pyridoxine HCl
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Yeast Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cyanocobalamin
(Skin Conditioning) |
