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Niacinamide Serum (2021)

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4 of 15 ingredients flagged

Silicone
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Fungal acne trigger
Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Key ingredientsNiacinamide

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.

  3. 3Dipropylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  4. 4Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  5. 51,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  6. 6Betaine

    Gentle hydrator from sugar beets that helps calm irritation.

  7. 7Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  8. 8Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  9. 9Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  10. 10Polysorbate 60Fungal acne trigger

    Emulsifier. Fine for most, but a known fungal acne trigger.

  11. 11Sorbitan IsostearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  12. 12Diphenyl DimethiconeSilicone

    Gives a smooth, silky slip and helps lock in moisture.

  13. 13Triethylhexanoin
  14. 14Polyglyceryl-10 OleateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  15. 15Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.