Niacinamide + Alpha Arbutin Serum Lotion
Serum
3 of 23 ingredients flagged
- Fragrance
- Fragrance
- Fungal acne trigger
- Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate
Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, Vitamin C derivative, Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients
In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.
1Water (Aqua)
The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.
2Glycerin
A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.
3Glyceryl StearateFungal acne trigger
Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.
- 4Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol
5Cetyl Alcohol
A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.
6Niacinamide
Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.
7Isopropyl MyristateFungal acne trigger
Silky emollient with a high comedogenic rating.
8FragranceFragrance
A blend of scent chemicals. The #1 cause of cosmetic skin reactions.
- 9C15-19 Alkane
10Stearyl Alcohol
A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.
11Phenoxyethanol
Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.
12Triethanolamine
Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.
13Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Gives the product its texture.
14Disodium EDTA
Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.
15Alpha-Arbutin
Gently fades dark spots by slowing pigment production.
16Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C)
A stable, gentle form of vitamin C for brightness and antioxidant protection.
17Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E)
Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.
18Pentylene Glycol
Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.
19Sodium Hyaluronate
Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.
20Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.
21Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.
22Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.
23Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C)
A stable, gentle form of vitamin C for brightness and antioxidant protection.