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Active Ingredients

Glabridin

Often labeled as: Licorice Extract Active

The isolated, purified brightening fraction of Licorice.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

The primary active isoflavane in licorice root. Instead of using the whole extract, formulators isolate Glabridin to deliver concentrated, non-irritating melanin suppression.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Lightens pigmentation, provides antioxidant defense, and actively soothes the skin.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A fantastic, soothing alternative to Vitamin C for sensitive skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is the same as Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate.

The Science

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is for soothing; Glabridin is the specific compound for brightening.