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Niacinamide 20% Serum

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7 of 33 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate
Pregnancy caution
Retinol
Potential irritant
Retinol
Strong active
Retinol

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Water

    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. 4Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  5. 5Propanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  6. 6Alpha-Arbutin

    Gently fades dark spots by slowing pigment production.

  7. 72-Hexanediol
  8. 8Hydroxyacetophenone
  9. 9Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  10. 10Tromethamine

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  11. 11Glycereth-25 Pca IsostearateFungal acne trigger

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

  12. 12Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  13. 13Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  14. 14Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  15. 15Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract

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

  16. 16Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  17. 17Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  18. 18Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  19. 19RetinolStrong activePregnancy cautionPotential irritant

    Gold-standard vitamin A. Speeds cell turnover for smoother, clearer, younger-looking skin. Start slow.

  20. 20Hyaluronic Acid

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

  21. 21Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

  22. 22Sodium Hyaluronate

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

  23. 23Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
  24. 24Cholesterol

    A barrier lipid that works with ceramides and fatty acids.

  25. 25Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  26. 26Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
  27. 27Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide StearateFungal acne trigger

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

  28. 28Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
  29. 29Polysorbate 60Fungal acne trigger

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

  30. 30Sorbitan IsostearateFungal acne trigger

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

  31. 31Fructan
  32. 32Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
  33. 33RetinolStrong activePregnancy cautionPotential irritant

    Gold-standard vitamin A. Speeds cell turnover for smoother, clearer, younger-looking skin. Start slow.