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Active Ingredients

Phenylethyl Resorcinol

Often labeled as: SymWhite 377

The hyper-potent, pine-derived dark spot fader.

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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) 1 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A synthetic antioxidant inspired by naturally occurring compounds in pine trees. It is one of the most potent tyrosinase inhibitors available over the counter.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Significantly lightens hyperpigmentation, melasma, and brightens overall tone.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Considered highly effective even at low concentrations (0.5%).

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is as dangerous as Hydroquinone.

The Science

It has an excellent safety profile and does not cause cell toxicity like HQ.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Phenylethyl Resorcinol