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Niacinamide 10% Serum

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Fungal acne trigger
Stearic Acid

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Centella Asiatica

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. 5Hydroxyacetophenone
  6. 62-Hexanediol
  7. 7Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
  8. 8Alpha-Arbutin

    Gently fades dark spots by slowing pigment production.

  9. 9Methylpropanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  10. 10Hydroxyethylcellulose

    Gives the product its texture.

  11. 11PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
  12. 12Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  13. 13Sodium Hyaluronate

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

  14. 14Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract

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

  15. 15Glyceryl Glucoside
  16. 16Propylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  17. 17Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  18. 18Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  19. 19Hexylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  20. 20Stearic AcidFungal acne trigger

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

  21. 21Cholesterol

    A barrier lipid that works with ceramides and fatty acids.

  22. 22Ceramide NP

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

  23. 23Glutathione
  24. 24Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  25. 25Centella Asiatica Extract

    Cica. Famous for calming redness and helping skin repair.

  26. 26Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract

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

  27. 27Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

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

  28. 28Centella Asiatica Extract

    Cica. Famous for calming redness and helping skin repair.