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Olay Luminous

Niacinamide Super Serum 30mL

Serum · 30 mL

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6 of 36 ingredients flagged

Fragrance
Fragrance
Silicone
Dimethicone, Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Fungal acne trigger
Polysorbate 20

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Panthenol (B5)

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Hexyldecanol
  3. 3Niacinamide

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

  4. 4Pentylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  5. 5Glycerin

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

  6. 6Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  7. 7Xylitol

    Water-binding sugars that keep skin hydrated.

  8. 8Tapioca Starch
  9. 9Panthenol

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

  10. 10Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
  11. 11DimethiconeSilicone

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

  12. 12Boron Nitride
  13. 13Polysorbate 20Fungal acne trigger

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

  14. 14Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  15. 15Mica

    Gives the product its color.

  16. 16Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  17. 17Inositol
  18. 18Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  19. 19Peg-11 Methyl Ether DimethiconeSilicone

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

  20. 20Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSilicone

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

  21. 21Polyacrylamide

    Gives the product its texture.

  22. 22Benzyl Alcohol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  23. 23Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
  24. 24Aminomethyl Propanol

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  25. 25C13-14 Isoparaffin

    Softens and smooths with a lightweight feel.

  26. 26Disodium Edta

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  27. 27Sodium Benzoate

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  28. 28Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  29. 29Laureth-7

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  30. 30PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSilicone

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

  31. 31FragranceFragrance

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

  32. 32Magnesium Aspartate

    Trace minerals that support skin repair.

  33. 33Zinc Gluconate

    Trace minerals that support skin repair.

  34. 34Copper Gluconate

    Trace minerals that support skin repair.

  35. 35Ci 77891

    Mineral UV filter (also used as a white pigment).

  36. 36Ci 16035

    Gives the product its color.