Advanced Clinicals 5% Niacinamide Serum Versus Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum
Updated on February 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Advanced Clinicals 5% Niacinamide Serum 22 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Advanced Clinicals 5% Niacinamide Serum 22 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xylitol
HumectantGlycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbic Acid, Anhydroxylitol, Ferulic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xylitol, Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Ingredient Ratings
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Advanced Clinicals 5% Niacinamide Serum 22 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
Reviews
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Advanced Clinicals 5% Niacinamide Serum 22 ingredients
Itâs fine, but niacinamide is in EVERYTHING, so I donât need a separate serum for it
INâ€ïžWITH THIS PRODUCT!!
I do have a combination sensitive skin. I was looking for 5%niacinamide for starter so my skin won't break out, and this was a game changing to my skin, first time I used it I felt a bit irritating cuz it was my first time to try niacinamide but then it was all well
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 9 ingredients
Very good for acne fighting and dark spots/hyperpigmentation/uneven skin tone. Brightens your skin, making it glow. Better than the Ordinary niacinamide in my opinion.
Performs very well on skin smoothening and brightening with Niacinamide.
Although the Cosrx 15 Niacinamide does better in terms of skin brightening and smoothing and breakout recovery with Zinc PCA and Allantoin, this one is less irritating and redness as well as more hydrating and less expensive. Really recommend it for dry and dull skin, sensitive
