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Mannlich 2% Kojic Acid Exfoliating Soap with Alpha Arbutin, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide & Activated Charcoal
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 5.5 ShowHide
Rates 9.4/10 on the rest of its formulation — the cap is a targeted caution, not a problem with the whole product.
Reviewed 13 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This product presents a blend of active ingredients known for skin brightening and exfoliation. However, the lack of a disclosed cleansing or carrier base means a full safety assessment is not possible, as the majority of the product's mass and its primary cleansing mechanism are unknown. While the listed actives offer potential benefits, the absence of a complete ingredient list is a significant transparency concern, making it difficult to evaluate potential irritants or sensitizers in the base formulation. Individuals with sensitive skin should exercise caution due to the presence of multiple active exfoliants and brighteners.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Niacinamide
- Licorice Extract
- Vitamin C
- Kojic Acid
- Glycolic Acid
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Active-rich formula with undisclosed base; transparency concerns
This product lists several potent skin-brightening and exfoliating ingredients, but crucially, it does not disclose the full formulation, including the cleansing or carrier base. This lack of transparency means we cannot fully assess its overall safety or potential for irritation, as the majority of the product's ingredients are unknown. People with sensitive skin should be cautious due to the multiple active ingredients.
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
Ingredient list looks incomplete — no cleansing/carrier base disclosed (actives only)
Rule PC-CAP-16
What's good
Contains multiple well-regarded skin-brightening and antioxidant ingredients (Niacinamide, Licorice Extract, Vitamin C, Kojic Acid, Alpha Arbutin).
Glycolic Acid provides exfoliation to improve skin texture.
Watch out for
The product's full ingredient list is not disclosed, raising transparency concerns and preventing a complete safety assessment of the base formulation.
The combination of several potent active ingredients (Vitamin C, Kojic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Arbutin) may increase the risk of irritation or sensitization, particularly for sensitive skin, even in a rinse-off product.
Decode Label Analysis
The ingredient list appears incomplete, disclosing only active ingredients without a cleansing or carrier base. This lack of full disclosure prevents a comprehensive safety assessment of the product's primary components, which constitute the majority of its mass.
Combined Effects interactions
The combination of multiple potent skin-brightening and exfoliating agents (Vitamin C, Kojic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Arbutin) can increase the risk of skin irritation, redness, dryness, and sensitization, especially for individuals with sensitive skin or a compromised skin barrier. While this is a rinse-off product, the cumulative effect of these actives can still be significant.
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.
Kojic Acid is listed in the ingredients, but the label does not state the 2% concentration, so the strength cannot be confirmed.
The ingredient list includes Glycolic Acid and Activated Charcoal, which are known for their exfoliating properties.
Alpha Arbutin is listed in the ingredients.
Glycolic Acid is listed in the ingredients.
Niacinamide is listed in the ingredients.
Activated Charcoal 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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Niacinamide
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Licorice Extract
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Vitamin C
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Kojic Acid
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Glycolic Acid
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Alpha Arbutin
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Activated CharcoalActivate Charcoal
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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What are the ingredients in Mannlich 2% Kojic Acid Exfoliating Soap with Alpha Arbutin, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide & Activated Charcoal?
The label of Mannlich 2% Kojic Acid Exfoliating Soap with Alpha Arbutin, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide & Activated Charcoal lists 7 ingredients, in label order: Niacinamide, Licorice Extract, Vitamin C, Kojic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, Activated Charcoal. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Mannlich 2% Kojic Acid Exfoliating Soap with Alpha Arbutin, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide & Activated Charcoal safe to use?
Mannlich 2% Kojic Acid Exfoliating Soap with Alpha Arbutin, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide & Activated Charcoal scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This product lists several potent skin-brightening and exfoliating ingredients, but crucially, it does not disclose the full formulation, including the cleansing or carrier base. This lack of transparency means we cannot fully assess its overall safety or potential for irritation, as the majority of the product's ingredients are unknown. People with sensitive skin should be cautious due to the multiple active ingredients.
Why does Mannlich 2% Kojic Acid Exfoliating Soap with Alpha Arbutin, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide & Activated Charcoal score 5.5/10?
What the analysis notes: The product's full ingredient list is not disclosed, raising transparency concerns and preventing a complete safety assessment of the base formulation. The combination of several potent active ingredients (Vitamin C, Kojic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Arbutin) may increase the risk of irritation or sensitization, particularly for sensitive skin, even in a rinse-off product.
Who should avoid Mannlich 2% Kojic Acid Exfoliating Soap with Alpha Arbutin, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide & Activated Charcoal?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin; Fragrance allergy (if undisclosed base contains it); Compromised skin barrier.
Are the claims on the Mannlich 2% Kojic Acid Exfoliating Soap with Alpha Arbutin, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide & Activated Charcoal pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "2% Kojic Acid" — 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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