Light Switch Hyperpigmentation Serum

Wild Science Lab

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About this product

The Wild Science Lab Light Switch Hyperpigmentation Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 13 ingredients (9 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone, dry, and sensitive skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Serums, Essence, Ampoules
Ingredients
13
Low-risk
9
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
United Kingdom

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe Minimal Ingredients

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 3/2
Good for dry skin
Betaine Glycerin Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Caution for dry skin
Glycerin Tranexamic Acid
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 1/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Tranexamic Acid
Sensitive Skin 3/3
Good for sensitive skin
Glycerin Hydroxyacetophenone Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Caution for sensitive skin
Glycerin Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate

Ingredients list

13 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (3)
All13 Skin Conditioning10 Humectant5 Solvent3 Fragrance3 Hair Conditioning3 Masking1 Buffering Agent1 Ph Adjuster1
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
B
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning)
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, 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
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
Tranexamic Acid
(Cosmetic Astringent, Skin Conditioning)
1
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
(Skin Conditioning)
1
B
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant)
3
A
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin

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Key ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant, Skin Protecting
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning

Benefits

Good for dry skin
Good for oily/acne-prone skin

Concerns

Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin conditioning, Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningSolvent
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning, Skin conditioning emollient
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioningSkin conditioning emollient
Tranexamic Acid
Cosmetic astringent, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Cosmetic astringentSkin conditioning
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Betaine
Hair conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Hair conditioningHumectantAntistatic agentSkin conditioningViscosity controlling
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hair conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Hair conditioningHumectantSkin conditioning
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A FragrancePreservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A CIR B Skin conditioning Good for Sensitive Skin
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Citric Acid
Chelating agent, Fragrance
Skin irritation can occur at high concentrationRead moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A Chelating agentFragrancePh adjusterBuffering agentMasking Bad for Sensitive Skin

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Apply after toner and before moisturiser — thinnest to thickest.
  • 2 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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