Clinique Derma White Intense Brightening Complex

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Water, Isododecane¹⁸, Glycerin¹⁹, Dimethicone, Silica⁸, Polysilicone-11¹⁴, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Yeast¹ Extract, Porphyra Yezoensis (Algae³³) Extract, Paeonia Albiflora (Peony) Root Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Gardenia Florida Extract²³, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract³⁵, Peony Root Extract¹⁷, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract¹⁵, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine²⁷, Glycyrrhetinic Acid²⁰, Salicylic Acid², Safflower Flower Extract, Angelica³² Acutiloba (Japanese Angleica) Root Extract, Rosa Roxburghii³⁴ Fruit Extract, Ppg-3¹² Myristyl Ether, Cucumber²⁵ Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine²¹, Sunflower Seedcake⁵, Barley³⁶ Extract³⁰, Sodium Hyaluronate³, Bifida Ferment³⁷ Lysate²⁹, Soybean Seed Extract, Phospholipids¹⁶, Rice Bran⁹ Extract, Butylene Glycol²⁸, Glucose²², Squalane⁶, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol²⁶, Propylene Glycol¹³ Dicaprate¹¹, Sodium Rna¹⁰⁷, Arginine³¹, Simethicone, Sucrose, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium Edta²⁴, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide⁴ (Ci 77891³⁸)

Ingredient	What it does
¹Yeast	moisturizing
²salicylic acid	induces exfoliation in oily areas of skin; oil-soluble so can penetrate pores to exfoliate inside; prevents clogged pores; mildly anti-inflammatory; higher concentrations help fade post-acne marks
³sodium hyaluronate	A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin's moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss
⁴titanium dioxide	A broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen; sometimes used as a pigment & for its opacity
⁵sunflower seedcake	Abrasive; Absorbent; Bulking Agent
⁶squalane	light emollient veg oil, can be antibacterial & moisturizing; might break out some people
⁷Sodium Rna	moisturizing
⁸silica	Absorbent powder & thickening agent; gives products that "dry-touch" feel; silica is a main component of collagen
⁹rice bran	A non-greasy oil rich in fatty acids & phytic/ferulic acids; contains oryzanol, a potent antioxidant & said to be soothing to irritated skin
¹⁰Rna	moisturizing
¹¹Propylene Glycol Dicaprate	gel-textured ingredient used in many lightweight moisturizers. It is a mix of propylene glycol and capric acid, a fatty acid derived from plants.
¹²Ppg-3	a solvent to dissolve things in a formula
¹³propylene glycol	solvent; humectant; gives a product "slip"; helps "carry" other ingredients into the skin; also enhances the efficacy of preservatives
¹⁴polysilicone-11	film forming silicone polymer
¹⁵Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract	astringent
¹⁶phospholipids	emollient moisturizers
¹⁷peony root extract	skin protecting antioxidant; a small amount of research indicates it may inhibit melanin production
¹⁸Isododecane	fragrant emollient solvent, with a matte finish
¹⁹Glycerin	A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers
²⁰Glycyrrhetinic Acid	moisturizing
²¹Glucosamine	antistatic moisturizer
²²glucose	has water-binding properties for skin; used also as a filler in a formula
²³Gardenia Florida Extract	toner
²⁴disodium EDTA	preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent
²⁵cucumber	moisturizing & anti-inflammatory (contains 95% water)
²⁶caprylyl glycol	An alcohol, derived from a plant which is used as an emollient and coconut derived preservative.
²⁷caffeine	constricts the skin; may be anti-inflammatory but also irritating; a potential antioxidant (there is no independent research that caffeine helps cellulite); aids ingredients to penetrate the skin
²⁸butylene glycol	solvent; penetration enhancer; humectant moisturizer; in cleansing creams it dissolves dirt, avoids the product from drying too quickly during the removal stage & helps formulas spread better
²⁹bifida ferment lysate	probiotic; has no effect on the skin when applied topically; some sources claim it's a skin conditioner.
³⁰barley extract	skin protecting, apparently - contains gluten
³¹arginine	antioxidant amino acid; may be helpful in wound healing; also skin & hair conditioner
³²angelica	Used in inexpensive fragrances, toothpastes, and mouthwashes. When perfume is applied, skin may break out with a rash and swell when exposed to sunlight.
³³algae	marine compounds are emollient antioxidants; some claim to brighten skin; some are simply skin conditioners, known to be highly comedogenic, thickeners/emulsifiers in a product
³⁴Rosa roxburghii	a fragrance-free extract that can be a good source of antioxidants
³⁵ZIZYPHUS JUJUBA FRUIT EXTRACT	antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties
³⁶barley	skin protecting, apparently - contains gluten
³⁷Bifida Ferment	probiotic; has no effect on the skin when applied topically; some sources claim it's a skin conditioner.
³⁸CI 77891	A broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen; sometimes used as a pigment & for its opacity