Bk Acne Serum Brightening Anti-pollution
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INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
UV Protection from (1) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (4) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (3) Ingredient:
Brightening from (3) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (2) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
Dry skin
Oily Skin
Sensitive skin
Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 50 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
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Water (Solvent) |
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1
|
A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
Anti Aging
Brightening
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1
|
A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
Good for dry skin
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1
2
|
A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
Good for dry skin
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3
|
B
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Propylene Glycol (Solvent, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Skin-Conditioningagent - Miscellaneous) |
Good for dry skin
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1
|
A
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Cellulose Gum (Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming) |
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1
2
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A
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Citric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
Anti Aging
Bad for sensitive skin
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3
|
A
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Benzophenone-4 (Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
UV Protection
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1
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A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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2
|
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Alcohol (Solvent, Masking, Antifoaming Agent, Viscosity Controlling, Antimicrobial, Astringent) |
Bad for sensitive skin
Bad for dry skin
Alcohol
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1
4
|
B
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Malic Acid (Fragrance, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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1
|
A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate (Uv Absorber) |
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1
2
|
A
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Bisabolol |
Promotes Wound Healing
Brightening
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1
|
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Caramel (Masking, Fragrance, Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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1
|
A
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1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent) |
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1
|
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Tartaric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent, Exfoliant) |
Anti Aging
Bad for sensitive skin
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1
|
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
|
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Madecassoside (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Promotes Wound Healing
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1
|
A
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Biosaccharide Gum 4 (Skin Conditioning) |
|
6
|
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (Perfuming, Fragrance, Antioxidant) |
Bad for sensitive skin
Acne fighting
|
1
|
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Freesia Alba Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Lilium Candidum Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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Punica Granatum Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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Mannosylerythritol Lipid (Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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1
|
B
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Centella Asiatica Extract (Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Cleansing, Soothing, Smoothing) |
Promotes Wound Healing
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2
5
|
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Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine (Surfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Maltodextrin (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant) |
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1
3
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B
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Salicylic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Denaturant , Preservative, Skin Conditioning, Exfoliant, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover) |
Bad for sensitive skin
Good for oily skin
Acne fighting
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1
3
|
A
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Sodium Benzoate (Masking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive) |
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2
|
A
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Potassium Sorbate (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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3
|
B
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Polysorbate 80 (Denaturant , Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
2
|
A
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Silica (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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1
|
|
Isomerized Safflower Acid (Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide 5 (Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
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Clay (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Binding, Absorbent, Bulking Agent) |
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1
|
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Beeswax (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
1
|
B
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Masking, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Tonic) |
Good for oily skin
|
1
|
A
|
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
Bad for oily skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
|
|
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing, Smoothing) |
|
1
|
|
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract (Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for dry skin
Good for sensitive skin
|
3
4
|
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Zinc Sulfate (Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Astringent, Cosmetic Biocide, Antiplaque) |
|
1
|
A
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Palmitic Acid (Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Sufactant) |
Bad for oily skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
|
A
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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (Masking, pH adjusting agent, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Flavoring Agent, Phadjuster) |
Good for dry skin
Anti Aging
Brightening
|
2
|
A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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2
4
|
A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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3
|
A
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Chlorphenesin (Preservative, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide) |
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5
|
B
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Benzalkonium Chloride (Deodorant, Preservative, Antistatic Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Surfactant - Suspending Agent) |
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