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10% Niacinamide + Strawberry Brightening Face Serum

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4 of 51 ingredients flagged

Silicone
Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Potential irritant
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Hyaluronic 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. 3Propanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  4. 4Phenyl TrimethiconeSilicone

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

  5. 5Isohexadecane

    Softens and smooths with a lightweight feel.

  6. 6Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf ExtractPotential irritant

    Astringent that can tighten pores but may dry or irritate sensitive skin.

  7. 7Propylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  8. 8Sodium Benzoate

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  9. 9Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  10. 10Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  11. 11Sorbitol

    Water-binding sugars that keep skin hydrated.

  12. 12Aqua

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  13. 13DimethiconeSilicone

    Silicone that gives a silky finish and a breathable moisture barrier.

  14. 14Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Fruit Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  15. 15Cyanocobalamin
  16. 16Sodium Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  17. 17Xylitylglucoside
  18. 18Anhydroxylitol
  19. 19Xylitol

    Water-binding sugars that keep skin hydrated.

  20. 20Trehalose

    Sugar that helps skin hold water under stress.

  21. 21Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  22. 22Aqua

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  23. 23Phragmites Communis Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  24. 24Poria Cocos Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  25. 25Betaine

    Gentle hydrator from sugar beets that helps calm irritation.

  26. 26Sodium PCA

    Part of your skin’s natural moisturizing factor.

  27. 27Sodium Lactate

    Hydrator that is part of the skin’s NMF.

  28. 28Pca

    Part of your skin’s natural moisturizing factor.

  29. 29Serine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  30. 30Alanine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  31. 31Glycine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  32. 32Glutamic Acid
  33. 33Lysine Hcl
  34. 34Threonine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  35. 35Arginine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  36. 36Proline

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  37. 37Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  38. 38Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  39. 39Cetearyl Olivate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  40. 40Sorbitan Olivate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  41. 41Polymethyl Methacrylate
  42. 42Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  43. 43PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSilicone

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

  44. 44Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  45. 45Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  46. 46Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  47. 47Sodium PCA

    Part of your skin’s natural moisturizing factor.

  48. 48Pca

    Part of your skin’s natural moisturizing factor.

  49. 49Serine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  50. 50Alanine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  51. 51Glycine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.