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La Roche-Posay

Mela B3 Serum

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Fragrance
Parfum/Fragrance
Silicone
Dimethicone, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
Pregnancy caution
Retinyl Palmitate

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Licorice Root, Retinoid

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Aqua/Water/Eau

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2DimethiconeSilicone

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

  3. 3Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.

  4. 4Glycerin

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

  5. 5Propylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  6. 6Polysilicone-11
  7. 7Silica
  8. 8Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 DimethiconeSilicone

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

  9. 9Cystoseira TamariscIfolia Extract

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

  10. 102-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine
  11. 11PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

    Helps blend and thicken the formula.

  12. 12Sodium Hyaluronate

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

  13. 13Sodium Hydroxide

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  14. 14Sodium Thiosulfate
  15. 15Carnosine
  16. 16Poloxamer 338
  17. 17Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

    Gives the product its texture.

  18. 18Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

    Calms redness and gently brightens uneven tone.

  19. 19Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  20. 20Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
  21. 21Caprylyl Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  22. 22Citric Acid

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  23. 23Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  24. 24Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  25. 25Pentylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  26. 26Octyldodecanol
  27. 27Retinyl PalmitatePregnancy caution

    A gentler vitamin A derivative for smoother skin and fewer fine lines.

  28. 28Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  29. 29Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
  30. 30Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  31. 31Ci 17200/Red 33

    Gives the product its color.

  32. 32Parfum/FragranceFragrance

    A blend of scent chemicals. The #1 cause of cosmetic skin reactions.