Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum versus Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% .
Last updated on August 20, 2023. Published on September 03, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Nacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum 22 ingredients
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% 17 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Nacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum 22 ingredients
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% 17 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum 22 ingredients
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% 17 ingredients
Water • Niacinamide • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Cellulose • Hectorite • Propanediol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Raspberry Ketone • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Ascorbic Acid • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Triethanolamine • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Lauryl Glucoside • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Xanthan Gum • Cellulose • Hectorite • Citric Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinNacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseNacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Hectorite.
Nacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Nacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% contains this as ingredient number 16.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% contains this as ingredient number 15.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholNacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 GumNacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Nacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum 22 ingredients
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% 17 ingredients
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Nacomi Next level Niacinamide 15% Serum 22 ingredients
Nacomi Next Level Serum with Vitamin C 15% 17 ingredients
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