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Niacinamide 10% BHA X Zinc Booster Serum

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6 of 43 ingredients flagged

Silicone
Vinyl Dimethicone, Diphenyl Dimethicone
Fungal acne trigger
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Cetyl Palmitate
Pregnancy caution
Salicylic Acid
Strong active
Salicylic Acid

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, Panthenol (B5), Hyaluronic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica

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. 3Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  4. 4Dipropylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  5. 5Arbutin

    Gently fades dark spots by slowing pigment production.

  6. 6Glycerin

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

  7. 71,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  8. 8Pentylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  9. 9Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

    Gives the product its texture.

  10. 10Panthenol

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

  11. 11Vinyl DimethiconeSilicone

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

  12. 12Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  13. 13Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  14. 14Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  15. 15Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  16. 16Biosaccharide Gum-1
  17. 17Diphenyl DimethiconeSilicone

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

  18. 18Adenosine

    Smooths the look of wrinkles and calms skin.

  19. 19Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A wax ester very close to skin’s own sebum. Balancing.

  20. 20Triethylhexanoin
  21. 21Sodium Hyaluronate

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

  22. 22Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  23. 23Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  24. 24Succinic Acid
  25. 25Tromethamine

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  26. 26Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  27. 27Polyglyceryl-10 OleateFungal acne trigger

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

  28. 28Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  29. 29Beta-Glucan

    Deeply hydrating and calming. Great for stressed skin.

  30. 30Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
  31. 31Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  32. 32Tocotrienols
  33. 33Ubiquinone
  34. 34Madecassoside

    Cica. Famous for calming redness and helping skin repair.

  35. 35Cetyl PalmitateFungal acne trigger

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

  36. 36Betaine Salicylate

    A gentler cousin of salicylic acid that helps keep pores clear.

  37. 37Bisabolol

    Chamomile-derived calming ingredient.

  38. 38Salicylic AcidStrong activePregnancy caution

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

  39. 39Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract

    Natural source of salicylates. Mildly clarifying and calming.

  40. 40Zinc Pca

    Helps regulate oil and keeps breakouts in check.

  41. 41Cholesterol

    A barrier lipid that works with ceramides and fatty acids.

  42. 42Chitosan
  43. 43Ceramide NP

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.