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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum versus Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum .

Published on January 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and 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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (5)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (9)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides (5)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide 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 Niacinamide

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NS is a type of Ceramide. Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AS is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide AP

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

12
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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 Propanediol

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

13
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.

Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.

Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

15
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

Fructose is fruit/plant sugar. It can be found in apples, figs, and honey.

This ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated.

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

16
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.

17
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Phytosterols.

Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

58% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Skintific Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Serum 43 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
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MustikaWahyuningrum_268

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

My 1st product to help with pigmentation

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Ericj89

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Texture: Lightweight serum. Slightly moisturizing.
Scent: No scent
Performance: Brighten and lighten acne scar if consistently used.
Pros:...

Texture: Lightweight serum. Slightly moisturizing.
Scent: No scent
Performance: Brighten and lighten acne scar if consistently used.
Pros: Contain ceramide for skin barrier.
Cons: Contain PEG. Pump might stuck sometimes. Symwhite 377 is behind Niacinamide in ingredient list.
WRP/WNRP: WNRP (trying other lighter serum and minimize my skincare products)

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum 43 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Expensive (1) Light (1)
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JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

The product initially improved my skin texture and did not cause irritation. However, after two days of use, I began experiencing increased acne,...

The product initially improved my skin texture and did not cause irritation. However, after two days of use, I began experiencing increased acne, despite the glowing effect it provided. It appears that the 10% niacinamide concentration is too strong for my skin, as I have previously had positive results with 5% niacinamide. Additionally, the product's higher price point is not justified by the quantity offered (20ml) and the quality of the pump, which feels inexpensive and lacks precision in dispensing the product. This product made me realise im taking Ruruberry for granted lol

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Ericj89

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Texture: Lightweight serum
Scent: Strong scent due to contain perfume
Performance: Feeling neutral about this product.
Pros: None
Cons: Contain...

Texture: Lightweight serum
Scent: Strong scent due to contain perfume
Performance: Feeling neutral about this product.
Pros: None
Cons: Contain PEG, perfume
WRP/WNRP: WNRP (There are plenty of Niacinamide serums in the market better than this)

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