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Emina

Bright Stuff Niacinamide Oxy Ceramide Brightening Facial Cleanser

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6 of 38 ingredients flagged

Fragrance
Fragrance
Fungal acne trigger
Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Saccharomyces Lysate

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Panthenol (B5), Licorice Root, Ceramides

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Aqua

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  3. 3Myristic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  4. 4Propylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  5. 5Stearic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  6. 6Potassium Hydroxide

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  7. 7Lauric AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  8. 8Decyl Glucoside

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  9. 9Glyceryl StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  10. 10Xylitol

    Water-binding sugars that keep skin hydrated.

  11. 11Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  12. 12Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.

  13. 13FragranceFragrance

    A blend of scent chemicals. The #1 cause of cosmetic skin reactions.

  14. 14Panthenol

    Pro-vitamin B5. Hydrates, soothes and helps skin repair.

  15. 15Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  16. 16Chlorphenesin

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  17. 17Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
  18. 18Polyquaternium-7
  19. 19Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  20. 20Potassium Cocoate
  21. 21Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  22. 22Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
  23. 23Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract

    Calms redness and gently brightens uneven tone.

  24. 24Xylitylglucoside
  25. 25Anhydroxylitol
  26. 26Sodium Benzoate

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  27. 27Glucose

    Water-binding sugars that keep skin hydrated.

  28. 28Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  29. 29Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea
  30. 30Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  31. 31Saccharomyces LysateFungal acne trigger

    Fermented ingredient. Can be brightening, but often flagged for fungal acne.

  32. 32Ceramide NP

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.

  33. 33Cholesterol

    A barrier lipid that works with ceramides and fatty acids.

  34. 34Disodium Succinate
  35. 35Glutamic Acid
  36. 36Glycine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  37. 37Threonine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  38. 38Valine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.