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Niacinamide Serum

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4 of 24 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Polysorbate 60, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sorbitan Isostearate

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Squalane, Panthenol (B5), Hyaluronic Acid

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Water (Aqua/Eau)

    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. 3Glycerin

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

  4. 4Propanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  5. 5Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  6. 6Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  7. 7Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  8. 8Hydroxyethylcellulose

    Gives the product its texture.

  9. 9Phospholipids
  10. 10Squalane

    Lightweight, skin-identical oil that softens without feeling greasy.

  11. 11Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  12. 12Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilFungal acne trigger

    Nourishing oil, moderately comedogenic.

  13. 13Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  14. 14Sodium Phytate

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  15. 15Polysorbate 60Fungal acne trigger

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

  16. 16Panthenol

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

  17. 17Glycolipids
  18. 18Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateFungal acne trigger

    Fermented ingredient. Can be brightening, but often flagged for fungal acne.

  19. 19Sorbitan IsostearateFungal acne trigger

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

  20. 20Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
  21. 21Citric Acid

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  22. 22Hyaluronic Acid

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

  23. 23Disodium Phosphate
  24. 24Sodium Phosphate