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Niacinamide 10% Salicylic Acid 1% 28 Days Boosting Serum

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6 of 17 ingredients flagged

Fragrance
Fragrance
Drying alcohol
Alcohol Denat
Fungal acne trigger
Polysorbate 20
Pregnancy caution
Salicylic Acid
Potential irritant
Alcohol Denat, Mentha Piperita Oil
Strong active
Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Panthenol (B5), Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Aqua

    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. 3Alcohol DenatDrying alcoholPotential irritant

    Makes products feel light and dry fast, but can strip and irritate skin when high on the list.

  4. 4Dipropylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  5. 5Ethoxydiglycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  6. 6Panthenol

    Pro-vitamin B5. Hydrates, soothes and helps skin repair.

  7. 7Salicylic AcidStrong activePregnancy caution

    Oil-soluble BHA that gets inside pores to clear blackheads and breakouts.

  8. 8Polysorbate 20Fungal acne trigger

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

  9. 9Sodium Carbonate
  10. 10Lactic AcidStrong active

    A hydrating AHA. Smooths and brightens while being kinder than glycolic.

  11. 11Mentha Piperita OilPotential irritant

    Gives a cooling tingle. That tingle is irritation.

  12. 12Biosaccharide Gum-1
  13. 13Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
  14. 14FragranceFragrance

    A blend of scent chemicals. The #1 cause of cosmetic skin reactions.

  15. 15Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  16. 16Benzyl Alcohol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  17. 17Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.