Tone & brightening
Alpha Arbutin
A brightening active for the look of dark spots and uneven tone.
Found in: Brightening Serum
Ingredient library
Know what’s inside.
Each ingredient here is printed on at least one NOVAFORMULA carton. Explore what it is, why it is used and which formulas contain it.
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Formulation essentials
The quiet supporting cast.
Ingredients that keep a formula stable, safe and pleasant to use. They appear lower in the ingredient list, usually in small amounts.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Preservative — keeps the formula safe from microbial growth once opened.Found in: Brightening Serum · Depigmentation Serum · HA Serum
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Supports the preservative system and conditions the skin.Found in: Brightening Serum · Depigmentation Serum
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent — binds trace minerals in water to keep the formula stable.Found in: Brightening Serum · Depigmentation Serum · HA Serum
- Sodium Hydroxide
- pH adjuster — used in tiny amounts to set the formula’s pH.Found in: Brightening Serum · Depigmentation Serum
- Carbomer
- Gelling agent — gives the serum its texture.Found in: Depigmentation Serum
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- A fatty (non-drying) alcohol that stabilises and softens the texture.Found in: Depigmentation Serum
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Emulsifier — helps oil- and water-based ingredients stay blended.Found in: Depigmentation Serum
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Emulsifier — supports a smooth, stable texture.Found in: Depigmentation Serum
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubiliser — helps oil-soluble ingredients disperse in water.Found in: Depigmentation Serum
Ingredient and product descriptions are for general education. They are not medical advice and do not replace guidance from a dermatologist or other qualified professional.
Ingredient artwork is illustrative and does not depict the raw ingredient.