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Dr. Barbara Stürm

The Better B Niacinamide Serum

Serum

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5 of 24 ingredients flagged

Drying alcohol
Alcohol
Fungal acne trigger
Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Potential irritant
Alcohol

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Panthenol (B5)

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Aqua/Water/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. 3Ectoin
  4. 4Glycerin

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

  5. 5Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment ExtractFungal acne trigger

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

  6. 6Dicaprylyl Carbonate

    Softens and smooths with a lightweight feel.

  7. 7Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  8. 8Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateFungal acne trigger

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

  9. 9Saccharide Isomerate
  10. 10Panthenol

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

  11. 11Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  12. 12Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
  13. 13Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
  14. 14Cetearyl Alcohol

    A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.

  15. 15Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
  16. 16Sclerotium Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  17. 17Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  18. 18Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  19. 19Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  20. 20Citric Acid

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  21. 21Pantolactone

    A hydrating relative of panthenol (B5).

  22. 22Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  23. 23AlcoholDrying alcoholPotential irritant

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

  24. 24Sodium Phytate

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.