This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbyl Glucoside and Thioctic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
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Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantPropylene Glycol
HumectantThioctic Acid
AntioxidantPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Thioctic Acid, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Water
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
HumectantNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
AntioxidantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantDextrin
AbsorbentWater, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dextrin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water