SkinMethod Your skin type
First Aid Beauty

Dark Spot Serum With Niacinamide

Serum

How well does this match your skin?Answer five quick questions to see your match.

3 of 24 ingredients flagged

Silicone
Dimethicone, Dimethiconol
Fungal acne trigger
Polysorbate 20

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Panthenol (B5), Licorice Root

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Aqua

    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. 3DimethiconeSilicone

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

  4. 4Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

    Gives the product its texture.

  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. 7Panthenol

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

  8. 8Polysorbate 20Fungal acne trigger

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

  9. 9Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

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

  10. 10Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract

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

  11. 11Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

    Calms redness and gently brightens uneven tone.

  12. 12Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Antioxidant-rich and calming.

  13. 13Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  14. 14Aminomethyl Propanol

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  15. 15Hydroxyacetophenone
  16. 16Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
  17. 17Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
  18. 18DimethiconolSilicone

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

  19. 19Laureth-4

    Emulsifier that can clog pores in leave-on products.

  20. 20Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
  21. 21Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  22. 22Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  23. 23Pvm/Ma Copolymer
  24. 24Tetrasodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.