[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"ingredient-phenylethyl-resorcinol":3,"glossary-list::en":92,"concern-facets":1103},{"id":4,"slug":5,"inci_name":6,"category":7,"also_known_as":8,"function":10,"safety_grade":12,"comedogenic_rating":12,"pregnancy_safe":13,"skin_types":14,"concerns_for":15,"concerns_against":19,"max_safe_pct":12,"effective_pct":12,"pubmed_ids":20,"conflicting_ingredient_ids":21,"synergistic_ingredient_ids":22,"related_ingredient_ids":23,"origin":24,"vegan":25,"cruelty_free":25,"schema_markup":26,"translations":50,"approved_at":84,"published_at":85,"indexed_at":85,"created_at":86,"updated_at":87,"products":88,"conflicts":89,"synergies":90,"related":91},171,"phenylethyl-resorcinol","Phenylethyl Resorcinol","brightening",[9],"Symwhite 377",[7,11],"antioxidant",null,"unknown",[],[16,17,18],"hyperpigmentation","anti_aging","dullness",[],[],[],[],[],"synthetic",true,{"@graph":27,"@context":49},[28,36],{"@type":29,"author":30,"headline":6,"publisher":33,"mainEntity":34},"MedicalWebPage",{"name":31,"@type":32},"Revelika","Organization",{"name":31,"@type":32},{"name":6,"@type":35,"activeIngredient":6},"MedicalSubstance",{"@type":37,"mainEntity":38},"FAQPage",[39,45],{"name":40,"@type":41,"acceptedAnswer":42},"What does Phenylethyl Resorcinol do in skincare?","Question",{"text":43,"@type":44},"A potent resorcinol-based cosmetic brightener used to reduce the appearance of dark spots and even tone, with antioxidant activity. It is effective at low concentrations.","Answer",{"name":46,"@type":41,"acceptedAnswer":47},"Is Phenylethyl Resorcinol considered safe for skin?",{"text":48,"@type":44},"Can be irritating and is light- and heat-sensitive, so packaging matters; patch test.","https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org",{"en":51,"ru":59,"tr":72},{"faq":52,"tldr":55,"title":6,"content":57,"meta_description":58},[53,54],{"a":43,"q":40},{"a":48,"q":46},{"does":43,"for_whom":56,"red_flags":48},"Those targeting uneven tone who want a low-dose active.","\u003Ch2>Overview\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>A potent resorcinol-based cosmetic brightener used to reduce the appearance of dark spots and even tone, with antioxidant activity. It is effective at low concentrations.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Who it's for\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Those targeting uneven tone who want a low-dose active.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Cautions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Can be irritating and is light- and heat-sensitive, so packaging matters; patch test.\u003C\u002Fp>","A potent resorcinol-based cosmetic brightener used to reduce the appearance of dark spots and even tone, with antioxidant activity.",{"faq":60,"tldr":67,"title":69,"content":70,"meta_description":71},[61,64],{"a":62,"q":63},"Мощный косметический осветляющий компонент на основе резорцина, который используют для уменьшения видимости тёмных пятен и выравнивания тона, с антиоксидантной активностью. Он эффективен в низких концентрациях.","Что фенилэтилрезорцинол делает в уходе за кожей?",{"a":65,"q":66},"Может раздражать, чувствителен к свету и теплу, поэтому упаковка имеет значение; сделайте патч-тест.","Считается ли фенилэтилрезорцинол безопасным для кожи?",{"does":62,"for_whom":68,"red_flags":65},"Тем, кто работает с неровным тоном и хочет актив в низкой дозировке.","Фенилэтилрезорцинол","\u003Ch2>Обзор\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Мощный косметический осветляющий компонент на основе резорцина, который используют для уменьшения видимости тёмных пятен и выравнивания тона, с антиоксидантной активностью. Он эффективен в низких концентрациях.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Кому подходит\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Тем, кто работает с неровным тоном и хочет актив в низкой дозировке.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Меры предосторожности\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Может раздражать, чувствителен к свету и теплу, поэтому упаковка имеет значение; сделайте патч-тест.\u003C\u002Fp>","Фенилэтилрезорцинол: мощный осветляющий компонент на основе резорцина против тёмных пятен и неровного тона, с антиоксидантной активностью.",{"faq":73,"tldr":80,"title":6,"content":82,"meta_description":83},[74,77],{"a":75,"q":76},"Koyu lekelerin görünümünü azaltmak ve ten tonunu eşitlemek için kullanılan, antioksidan aktiviteye sahip güçlü, resorsinol bazlı kozmetik aydınlatıcı. Düşük konsantrasyonlarda etkilidir.","Phenylethyl Resorcinol cilt bakımında ne yapar?",{"a":78,"q":79},"Tahriş edici olabilir, ışığa ve ısıya duyarlıdır, bu yüzden ambalaj önemlidir; yama testi yapın.","Phenylethyl Resorcinol cilt için güvenli kabul ediliyor mu?",{"does":75,"for_whom":81,"red_flags":78},"Ton eşitsizliğini hedefleyen ve düşük dozlu bir aktif isteyenler.","\u003Ch2>Genel bakış\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Koyu lekelerin görünümünü azaltmak ve ten tonunu eşitlemek için kullanılan, antioksidan aktiviteye sahip güçlü, resorsinol bazlı kozmetik aydınlatıcı. Düşük konsantrasyonlarda etkilidir.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Kimlere uygun\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Ton eşitsizliğini hedefleyen ve düşük dozlu bir aktif isteyenler.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Dikkat edilmesi gerekenler\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Tahriş edici olabilir, ışığa ve ısıya duyarlıdır, bu yüzden ambalaj önemlidir; yama testi yapın.\u003C\u002Fp>","Phenylethyl Resorcinol: koyu lekelere ve ton eşitsizliğine karşı kullanılan, antioksidan etkili, güçlü resorsinol bazlı kozmetik aydınlatıcı.","2026-07-20T00:00:00.000000Z","2026-07-29T03:00:02.000000Z","2026-07-19T17:30:56.000000Z","2026-08-18T18:33:26.000000Z",[],[],[],[],[93,99,103,109,114,118,123,126,130,135,139,143,147,151,155,159,163,166,170,174,178,182,186,190,194,198,202,207,211,217,221,225,229,233,237,240,244,247,252,256,260,264,268,271,275,279,282,286,290,295,299,303,307,309,313,317,321,325,329,333,337,341,346,350,354,358,363,368,372,376,380,384,388,392,396,401,405,409,413,416,420,424,428,432,436,440,444,449,454,458,462,466,469,472,477,480,485,488,491,494,497,500,505,509,512,515,519,522,526,529,533,536,539,542,545,548,553,557,561,564,567,571,576,579,582,585,588,591,594,597,600,603,607,610,613,616,619,623,626,629,632,635,638,641,644,647,650,653,656,661,665,668,671,674,679,682,686,690,693,696,699,702,706,709,712,715,718,721,724,728,732,734,737,740,743,746,749,752,755,758,762,765,769,772,776,779,782,786,790,793,796,800,804,807,810,813,816,819,822,826,829,832,835,840,843,846,849,852,857,860,863,866,869,872,875,878,881,884,888,891,894,897,900,903,906,909,913,916,920,925,929,932,936,940,943,946,949,953,956,959,962,965,968,971,974,978,981,984,987,990,993,996,1000,1003,1007,1011,1014,1017,1021,1024,1028,1031,1035,1038,1041,1044,1048,1051,1055,1059,1062,1065,1068,1072,1075,1079,1082,1086,1090,1093,1096,1100],{"slug":94,"category":95,"title":96,"meta_description":97,"updated_at":98},"111skin","formulation","111Skin","111Skin: the British luxury skincare brand founded by a London plastic surgeon, known for its sheet masks, antioxidant complex and premium price.","2026-08-05T14:31:43+00:00",{"slug":100,"category":95,"title":101,"meta_description":102,"updated_at":98},"3ce","3CE (3 Concept Eyes)","3CE (3 Concept Eyes): the Korean colour cosmetics brand from Stylenanda, known for velvet lip tints, mood palettes and editorial packaging.",{"slug":104,"category":105,"title":106,"meta_description":107,"updated_at":108},"500-dalton-rule","skin-science","500 Dalton Rule","The 500 Dalton rule: why molecules much above 500 daltons rarely cross intact skin, what it explains about collagen creams, and why it is a guide and not a law.","2026-09-03T03:00:03+00:00",{"slug":110,"category":111,"title":112,"meta_description":113,"updated_at":98},"7-skin-method","routine","7-skin method","The 7-skin method: patting several thin layers of a hydrating toner into the skin instead of one heavy layer, then sealing with moisturiser.",{"slug":115,"category":95,"title":116,"meta_description":117,"updated_at":98},"acetone-free-remover","Acetone-free remover","Acetone-free remover: nail polish remover built on milder solvents than acetone — slower to work, but usually less drying to nails and skin.",{"slug":119,"category":120,"title":121,"meta_description":122,"updated_at":98},"acetyl-hexapeptide-8","actives","Acetyl hexapeptide-8","Acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): a synthetic peptide used for the look of expression lines. Effects are subtle, gradual and cosmetic only.",{"slug":124,"category":105,"title":125,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":98},"acid-mantle","Acid Mantle",{"slug":127,"category":105,"title":128,"meta_description":129,"updated_at":98},"acidic-mantle-protection","Acid mantle protection","Acid mantle protection: keeping the skin's slightly acidic surface film intact with gentle low-pH cleansing and fewer active products at once.",{"slug":131,"category":132,"title":133,"meta_description":134,"updated_at":98},"acne","concerns","Acne","Acne: pores blocked by sebum and dead skin cells, often inflamed. Gentle care, one active at a time, and a dermatologist for severe cases.",{"slug":136,"category":95,"title":137,"meta_description":138,"updated_at":98},"acne-cream","Acne cream","Acne cream: an anti-acne active in a richer, emollient base that is gentler on dry or sensitive skin than a gel. Pair it with daily sunscreen.",{"slug":140,"category":95,"title":141,"meta_description":142,"updated_at":98},"acne-gel","Acne gel","Acne gel: a light, fast-absorbing base carrying an anti-acne active, suited to oily skin. Start slowly and always pair it with daily sunscreen.",{"slug":144,"category":95,"title":145,"meta_description":146,"updated_at":98},"acne-patch","Acne patch","Acne patch: a hydrocolloid sticker that absorbs fluid and stops picking. Useful on open whiteheads, but not a treatment for acne itself.",{"slug":148,"category":132,"title":149,"meta_description":150,"updated_at":98},"acne-scars","Acne scars","Acne scars: lasting texture change from dermal damage, unlike flat post-acne marks. Prevention and in-clinic options matter most here.",{"slug":152,"category":111,"title":153,"meta_description":154,"updated_at":98},"acne-skincare-routine","Acne skincare routine","Acne skincare routine: gentle cleansing, one active, a light moisturiser and daily sunscreen — introduced slowly and judged over several weeks.",{"slug":156,"category":132,"title":157,"meta_description":158,"updated_at":98},"actinic-keratosis","Actinic keratosis","Actinic keratosis: a rough, scaly patch from long-term sun exposure. A medical condition — have persistent lesions checked by a doctor.",{"slug":160,"category":95,"title":161,"meta_description":162,"updated_at":98},"activated-charcoal","Activated charcoal","Activated charcoal: a porous carbon in masks and cleansers that adsorbs surface oil. What it can realistically do for pores, and what it cannot.",{"slug":164,"category":111,"title":165,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":98},"actives-rotation","Actives Rotation",{"slug":167,"category":120,"title":168,"meta_description":169,"updated_at":98},"adapalene","Adapalene","Adapalene: a synthetic retinoid for acne that acts on how pores shed cells. How it is used, the adjustment period, and its key safety caveats.",{"slug":171,"category":120,"title":172,"meta_description":173,"updated_at":98},"adapalene-gel","Adapalene gel","Adapalene gel: the light, water-based form of the acne retinoid adapalene. How the vehicle differs from cream, how it is applied, and what to watch.",{"slug":175,"category":95,"title":176,"meta_description":177,"updated_at":98},"aesop","Aesop","Aesop: the Australian botanical skincare brand explained — its aromatic, essential-oil-led formulas and what that means for fragrance-sensitive skin.",{"slug":179,"category":95,"title":180,"meta_description":181,"updated_at":98},"aestura","Aestura","Aestura: the Korean dermocosmetic brand known for ceramide barrier moisturisers — how the formulas are built and where cosmetics stop and medicine starts.",{"slug":183,"category":111,"title":184,"meta_description":185,"updated_at":98},"after-sun-care","After-sun care","After-sun care: cooling, rehydrating and barrier support after UV exposure — what it can realistically do, what to pause, and when to see a doctor.",{"slug":187,"category":95,"title":188,"meta_description":189,"updated_at":98},"after-sun-gel","After-sun gel","After-sun gel: the light aloe-and-water texture used after sun exposure. What is in it, why gel alone is rarely enough, and when to avoid it.",{"slug":191,"category":95,"title":192,"meta_description":193,"updated_at":98},"aftershave-balm","Aftershave balm","Aftershave balm: a leave-on lotion for freshly shaved skin. How it differs from an alcohol splash, what is in it, and what to avoid after shaving.",{"slug":195,"category":132,"title":196,"meta_description":197,"updated_at":98},"age-spots","Age spots","Age spots (solar lentigines): flat dark patches left by years of UV exposure. How they form, which routine steps help their look, and when to see a doctor.",{"slug":199,"category":132,"title":200,"meta_description":201,"updated_at":98},"aging-skin","Aging skin","Aging skin: how intrinsic and sun-driven change affects firmness, texture and tone, which routine steps matter most, and the cautions to keep in mind.",{"slug":203,"category":95,"title":204,"meta_description":205,"updated_at":206},"airless-packaging","Airless Packaging","Airless packaging: how piston and pouch systems keep oxygen out, which ingredients actually need it, and when it is decoration rather than protection.","2026-08-31T03:00:03+00:00",{"slug":208,"category":95,"title":209,"meta_description":210,"updated_at":98},"alastin","Alastin","Alastin: a US clinic-distributed professional skincare brand. What physician-dispensed cosmeceutical ranges are, and how to read them without brand hype.",{"slug":212,"category":213,"title":214,"meta_description":215,"updated_at":216},"allergen-declaration","safety","Allergen declaration","Allergen declaration: why fragrance allergens like linalool or limonene are listed by name after parfum, what the rule means, and what it does not mean.","2026-08-13T03:15:01+00:00",{"slug":218,"category":213,"title":219,"meta_description":220,"updated_at":216},"allergen-free","Allergen-free","Allergen-free: an unregulated claim that means different things on different packs. What it usually excludes and why the INCI list is a better check.",{"slug":222,"category":95,"title":223,"meta_description":224,"updated_at":98},"aloe-barbadensis","Aloe Barbadensis","Aloe Barbadensis: the INCI root behind aloe leaf juice, extract and water. What each form means on a label and why raw plant sap is not the same thing.",{"slug":226,"category":111,"title":227,"meta_description":228,"updated_at":98},"aloe-vera-after-sun","Aloe vera after sun","Aloe vera after sun: aloe-based gels used to cool and soothe skin after sun exposure. A comfort step only, not a treatment for a sunburn.",{"slug":230,"category":132,"title":231,"meta_description":232,"updated_at":98},"alopecia","Alopecia","Alopecia: the medical umbrella term for hair loss, covering pattern loss, areata, telogen effluvium and traction. Diagnosis belongs with a doctor.",{"slug":234,"category":120,"title":235,"meta_description":236,"updated_at":98},"alpha-arbutin","Alpha arbutin","Alpha arbutin: a water-soluble ingredient that gradually evens the look of dark spots by acting on tyrosinase. Daily sunscreen is essential with it.",{"slug":238,"category":120,"title":239,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":98},"alpha-hydroxy-acids","Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)",{"slug":241,"category":111,"title":242,"meta_description":243,"updated_at":98},"althea-korea","Althea Korea","Althea Korea: an online retailer shipping K-beauty products from Korea. Where you buy affects authenticity, freshness and which labelling rules apply.",{"slug":245,"category":111,"title":246,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":98},"am-routine","Morning Skincare Routine",{"slug":248,"category":111,"title":249,"meta_description":250,"updated_at":251},"amika","Amika","Amika: an American haircare brand covering shampoo, conditioner, styling and heat protection. Why haircare ingredients matter for scalp and skin.","2026-08-06T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":253,"category":95,"title":254,"meta_description":255,"updated_at":98},"amino-acid-complex","Amino acid complex","Amino acid complex: a blend of amino acids used as humectants for hydration and conditioning. A marketing label — check the actual ingredient list.",{"slug":257,"category":105,"title":258,"meta_description":259,"updated_at":98},"amino-acids","Amino acids","Amino acids: protein building blocks and a key part of skin's natural moisturising factor, used topically as humectants and conditioning agents.",{"slug":261,"category":111,"title":262,"meta_description":263,"updated_at":251},"amorepacific","Amorepacific","Amorepacific: the South Korean beauty group behind brands like Sulwhasoo, Laneige and Innisfree, and a driver of K-beauty routines worldwide.",{"slug":265,"category":111,"title":266,"meta_description":267,"updated_at":251},"amorepacific-mall","Amorepacific Mall","Amorepacific Mall: the Korean beauty group’s official online store, and why buying through official channels makes batch codes and INCI easier to check.",{"slug":269,"category":95,"title":270,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":98},"ampoule","Ampoule",{"slug":272,"category":111,"title":273,"meta_description":274,"updated_at":251},"amuse","Amuse","Amuse: the South Korean makeup brand built around vegan formulation, what a vegan claim actually covers, and how it differs from cruelty-free.",{"slug":276,"category":111,"title":277,"meta_description":278,"updated_at":251},"anastasia-beverly-hills","Anastasia Beverly Hills","Anastasia Beverly Hills: the US brow-led makeup brand, where the brow-first technique comes from, and how to remove long-wear eye products gently.",{"slug":280,"category":95,"title":281,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":98},"anhydrous","Anhydrous",{"slug":283,"category":95,"title":284,"meta_description":285,"updated_at":98},"animal-derived-ingredients","Animal-Derived Ingredients","Animal-derived ingredients: lanolin, beeswax, carmine, silk and more — why the INCI name rarely reveals the source, and how vegan differs from cruelty-free.",{"slug":287,"category":120,"title":288,"meta_description":289,"updated_at":98},"anthocyanins","Anthocyanins","Anthocyanins: the flavonoid pigments behind berry and purple-plant colour, how they act as antioxidants in the lab, and why they are pH- and light-sensitive.",{"slug":291,"category":111,"title":292,"meta_description":293,"updated_at":294},"anti-aging-routine","Anti-Aging Routine","Anti-aging routine: sunscreen, barrier care, an antioxidant and a retinoid — how to build it slowly, and the caveats around irritation and pregnancy.","2026-08-07T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":296,"category":95,"title":297,"meta_description":298,"updated_at":98},"anti-aging-serum","Anti-Aging Serum","Anti-aging serum: which ingredients actually recur on the label, where the step sits in a routine, and why layering several strong serums backfires.",{"slug":300,"category":95,"title":301,"meta_description":302,"updated_at":98},"anti-frizz-serum","Anti-Frizz Serum","Anti-frizz serum: why the hair cuticle causes frizz, how silicones and oils form a smoothing film, and how to apply it without weighing hair down.",{"slug":304,"category":111,"title":305,"meta_description":306,"updated_at":294},"anti-pollution-skincare","Anti-Pollution Skincare","Anti-pollution skincare: what the unregulated claim covers, why cleansing, antioxidants and sunscreen do the real work, and where to stay sceptical.",{"slug":11,"category":120,"title":308,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":98},"Antioxidant",{"slug":310,"category":95,"title":311,"meta_description":312,"updated_at":98},"antioxidant-complex","Antioxidant complex","Antioxidant complex: a blend of antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid, formulated to broaden coverage and keep the formula stable.",{"slug":314,"category":95,"title":315,"meta_description":316,"updated_at":98},"antioxidant-serum","Antioxidant serum","Antioxidant serum: a lightweight leave-on step with vitamin C, vitamin E or niacinamide, usually worn in the morning under moisturiser and sunscreen.",{"slug":318,"category":111,"title":319,"meta_description":320,"updated_at":294},"anua","Anua","Anua: South Korean skincare brand known for heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) toners, essences and cleansing oils aimed at oily, blemish-prone skin.",{"slug":322,"category":105,"title":323,"meta_description":324,"updated_at":98},"apocrine-glands","Apocrine glands","Apocrine glands: sweat glands in the underarms, groin and areolae that empty into hair follicles; their secretion gains odour once skin bacteria act on it.",{"slug":326,"category":111,"title":327,"meta_description":328,"updated_at":294},"aquaphor","Aquaphor","Aquaphor: a petrolatum-based ointment used as an occlusive layer over dry or chapped skin and as the final sealing step in slugging routines.",{"slug":330,"category":95,"title":331,"meta_description":332,"updated_at":98},"aquatic-fragrance","Aquatic fragrance","Aquatic fragrance: the marine, ozonic scent family built on molecules such as calone — a sensory choice in cosmetics, not a skincare benefit.",{"slug":334,"category":111,"title":335,"meta_description":336,"updated_at":294},"armani-beauty","Armani Beauty","Armani Beauty: the Giorgio Armani cosmetics, fragrance and skincare line produced under licence by L'Oréal Luxe, known for complexion makeup.",{"slug":338,"category":120,"title":339,"meta_description":340,"updated_at":98},"artemisia","Artemisia (mugwort)","Artemisia (mugwort): a botanical extract common in Korean soothing skincare; it belongs to the Asteraceae family, so patch test if you react to ragweed.",{"slug":342,"category":111,"title":343,"meta_description":344,"updated_at":345},"as-i-am","As I Am","As I Am: a US textured-hair and scalp care brand known for co-washing cleansing conditioners and moisture-focused curl products for coily hair.","2026-08-09T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":347,"category":120,"title":348,"meta_description":349,"updated_at":98},"ascorbyl-palmitate","Ascorbyl palmitate","Ascorbyl palmitate: an oil-soluble vitamin C ester used mostly to protect oils in a formula; evidence for skin brightening is limited compared with others.",{"slug":351,"category":111,"title":352,"meta_description":353,"updated_at":345},"at-home-microdermabrasion","At-home microdermabrasion","At-home microdermabrasion: consumer devices that buff surface skin cells with an abrasive tip and light suction — gentler than the clinic version.",{"slug":355,"category":111,"title":356,"meta_description":357,"updated_at":345},"at-home-peel","At-home peel","At-home peel: a consumer acid exfoliating treatment with AHAs or BHAs, gentler than a professional peel. 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