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Radiance Body Soap
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 7.5 ShowHide
Rates 8.9/10 on the rest of its formulation — the cap is a targeted caution, not a problem with the whole product.
Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This bathing bar is primarily a traditional saponified soap, which can be alkaline and potentially stripping for sensitive skin. While it contains skin-lightening actives like Kojic Acid and Alpha Arbutin, the presence of undisclosed 'Fragrance' and the synthetic antioxidant BHT are notable concerns. Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should exercise caution due to the undisclosed fragrance blend, and those concerned about endocrine disruptors may wish to avoid BHT. The product's overall formulation is driven by its soap base, with other ingredients present in smaller amounts.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Glycerin
Traditional soap base with skin-lightening actives, undisclosed fragrance, and BHT
This bathing bar uses a traditional soap base, which can be more alkaline and potentially drying for some skin types. It includes skin-lightening ingredients like Kojic Acid and Alpha Arbutin. However, the product contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, which is a common source of allergens for sensitive individuals, and BHT, a synthetic antioxidant with endocrine disruption concerns. People with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should be cautious.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Butylated Hydroxy Toluene is declared.
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Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for bath body. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Why the score is capped
Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
Rule PC-CAP-06
What's good
Contains Glycerin, a humectant that helps moisturize the skin.
Watch out for
Undisclosed 'Fragrance' can trigger allergies and sensitivities.
Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant with endocrine disruption concerns.
Kojic Acid can cause skin irritation and sensitization.
Traditional soap base (Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate) can be alkaline and potentially drying for some skin types.
The presence of 'Clinique' in the ingredient list is unusual and raises transparency questions.
TETRASODIUM EDTA — tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent that keeps a product stable and clear. It has been flagged in some studies for potential endocrine-disrupting properties; regulatory consensus is not yet established, so it is noted as a low-level concern rather than a confirmed hazard.
Disodium EDTA — disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that keeps a product stable and clear. It has been flagged in some studies for potential endocrine-disrupting properties; regulatory consensus is not yet established, so it is noted as a low-level concern rather than a confirmed hazard.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
BHT (E321)
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant used to stop fats and fragrance oils going rancid. The concern is endocrine activity: animal studies report effects on thyroid hormone and liver enzymes, and the EU SCCS has assessed it as an endocrine-disruption candidate. It is NOT classified as a carcinogen by IARC — that classification (Group 2B) belongs to BHA, a different additive with a similar name. Permitted in cosmetics at low levels.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU SCCS Opinion on BHT (SCCS/1636/21); EFSA re-evaluation of E321
BHT: regulation, sources and other products →Toluene
Toluene is a solvent used in nail polishes and nail polish removers. Inhalation causes nervous system effects including dizziness, headache, and nausea. Chronic exposure is linked to neurological damage. It crosses the placenta and is associated with developmental problems. Pregnant women should avoid toluene-containing nail products.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: ATSDR; EU Regulation 1223/2009; California Prop 65
Toluene: regulation, sources and other products →Kojic Acid
Kojic acid is a skin-lightening active. The EU safety committee concluded it is safe in face and hand products up to 1%, and that higher concentrations raise concerns of skin sensitisation and systemic exposure. Soaps and washes marketed at 2% or more exceed that.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: SCCS opinion on kojic acid (SCCS/1637/21, 2022); EU Regulation 1223/2009
Kojic Acid: regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance
"Fragrance" or "parfum" is a catch-all term that can conceal a blend of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, sensitisers, and potential endocrine disruptors. The EU now mandates disclosure of 82 specific fragrance allergens. People with fragrance sensitivity, asthma, or contact dermatitis should prefer fragrance-free products.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545; IFRA
Fragrance: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains 'Fragrance', an undisclosed blend of chemicals that is a common source of skin irritation and allergic reactions. Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should be cautious.
Contains Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT), a synthetic antioxidant with concerns regarding potential endocrine disruption.
Contains Kojic Acid, a skin-lightening active that can cause skin irritation and sensitization, especially in higher concentrations. EU regulations limit its concentration to 1% in leave-on products.
The ingredient list includes 'Clinique', which appears to be a brand name rather than an ingredient. This indicates a potential labeling error or lack of transparency, making a full assessment difficult.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The claims "Brightens" and "Cleanses" are subjective benefits that cannot be objectively verified from the ingredient list or other label information.
Alpha Arbutin is listed in the ingredients.
Kojic Acid is listed in the ingredients.
Ucuba Butter is listed in the ingredients.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Soap Base
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Sodium Palmate within Soap Base
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Sodium Palm Kernelate within Soap Base
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Water within Soap BaseAqua
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Glycerin within Soap BaseGlycerine
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Sodium Chloride within Soap Base
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Tetrasodium Etidronate within Soap Base
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Tetrasodium EDTA within Soap BaseTetrasodium Edta
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Fragrance within Soap Base undisclosed fragrance
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Clinique within Soap Base
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Kojic Acid within Soap Base
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Ucuba Butter within Soap Base trace amount
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Alpha Arbutin within Soap Base
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Disodium EDTA within Soap BaseDisodium Edta
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Butylated Hydroxy Toluene within Soap Base
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Titanium Dioxide within Soap Base
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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What are the ingredients in Radiance Body Soap?
The label of Radiance Body Soap lists 16 ingredients, in label order: Soap Base, SODIUM PALMATE, SODIUM PALM KERNELATE, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, Fragrance, Clinique, Kojic Acid, Ucuba Butter, Alpha Arbutin, Disodium EDTA, Butylated Hydroxy Toluene, Titanium Dioxide. Flagged by the analysis: Butylated Hydroxy Toluene, Fragrance, Kojic Acid, Clinique, TETRASODIUM EDTA and 1 more.
Is Radiance Body Soap safe to use?
Radiance Body Soap scores 7.5/10 on Decode Label (Favorable). This bathing bar uses a traditional soap base, which can be more alkaline and potentially drying for some skin types. It includes skin-lightening ingredients like Kojic Acid and Alpha Arbutin. However, the product contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, which is a common source of allergens for sensitive individuals, and BHT, a synthetic antioxidant with endocrine disruption concerns. People with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should be cautious.
Why does Radiance Body Soap score 7.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Undisclosed 'Fragrance' can trigger allergies and sensitivities. Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant with endocrine disruption concerns. Kojic Acid can cause skin irritation and sensitization.
Who should avoid Radiance Body Soap?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or fragrance allergy; Avoiding undisclosed fragrance blends; Avoiding BHT (Butylated Hydroxy Toluene); Concerned about alkaline soap bases.
Does Radiance Body Soap contain fragrance?
Yes — the ingredient list includes Fragrance. Fragrance is declared as a single ingredient, so the individual scent chemicals in it are not named. This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Radiance Body Soap pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Brightens & Cleanses" — can't be verified from the label.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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Disclaimer: Safety scores are Decode Label-generated assessments based on publicly available regulatory data (FSSAI, WHO, EFSA, IARC) and peer-reviewed research. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, and they are not a regulatory determination, a laboratory safety certification or a medical diagnosis. Ingredient safety can vary by individual health conditions, concentration, and usage context. Decode Label is an independent information service and scores every brand by the same rules. No brand pays for or influences its score. Our founder also founded the personal-care brand Botani Bestie (see our story); its products are scored exactly like everyone else's. Data limitations: This assessment is based on the information declared on the product label and the evidence sources above — Decode Label does not independently laboratory-test this product. Ingredient concentrations, sourcing and manufacturing can vary between batches and are not always disclosed. A finding that is not shown here means it was not identified from the available label information, not that it has been ruled out.
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