Kate Somerville Lumiwhite Skin Tone Perfector
Kate Somerville
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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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.
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Brightening from (3) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (1) 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 52 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
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Water (Solvent) |
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1
2
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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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2
4
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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1
3
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A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
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2
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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1
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A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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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
4
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B
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Sodium Hydroxide (Denaturant , pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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1
2
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Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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1
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A
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Stearyl Alcohol (Masking, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Surfactant, Refatting) |
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1
|
A
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Ethyl Acetate (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance) |
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5
|
B
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil (Skin Conditioning) |
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4
6
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B
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil |
Bad for sensitive skin
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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
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B
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Tridecyl Trimellitate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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5
|
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Brightening
Acne fighting
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1
|
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Caprylyl Methicone (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Ascorbyl Glucoside (Antioxidant) |
Brightening
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1
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B
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Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning) |
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3
|
B
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil (Masking, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, Tonic) |
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1
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B
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Tridecyl Stearate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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3
5
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B
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract (Perfuming) |
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1
|
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Gamma Undecalactone (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance) |
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1
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B
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Polyglyceryl 2 Stearate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
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Arbutin (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Good for dry skin
Brightening
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5
6
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B
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil |
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1
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Panthenyl Triacetate (Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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1
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Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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4
|
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Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate |
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1
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Angelica Archangelica Seed Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive) |
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1
|
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Ellagic Acid (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
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1
|
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Dipeptide 4 (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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2
3
|
A
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Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
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1
|
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Portulaca Oleracea Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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3
|
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Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (Masking, Perfuming) |
Bad for sensitive skin
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1
|
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Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
|
2
|
B
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil (Masking, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
1
|
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Punica Granatum Extract (Masking, Tonic, Astringent) |
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Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/Seed Oil |
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Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil |
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1
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B
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil |
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1
|
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Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Nylon 6/12 (Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying) |
|
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Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract |
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1
|
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Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
|
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Aminoethylphosphinic Acid (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Acrylates/ C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming) |
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1
|
A
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Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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