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Beautycoll Vitamin B5, B3 and Zinc PCA Serum
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Beautycoll Vitamin B5, B3 and Zinc PCA Serum

Efficacy37/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Moisturizing
Sodium polyglutamate, Glycerin + 2 more
Works
What the product description says
“Ideal for dehydrating complexions, Beautycoll Vitamin B5, B3 and Zinc PCA Serum, helps to boost elasticity and leaves skin supple and radiant.”
Source: Face the future

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium polyglutamate.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Sodium polyglutamateKey active· HumectantEffect: High~3.5–5.2%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.4–3.7%
Calcium pantothenateKey activeEffect: HighHelps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity~0.5–1.15%
NiacinamideUnder-dosedIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~0.15–0.65%
Evens skin tone
Niacinamide ~0.15–0.65%, below the ~1% it needs
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“Read More Reduce hyperpigmentation, hydrate and repair skin with Beautycoll Vitamin B5, B3 and Zinc PCA Serum, now available at Face the Future Advanced Skin Clinic and Online Shop.”
Source: Face the future

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

NiacinamideUnder-dosedIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
No flagged irritants in our database
Low risk
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium polyglutamate~3.5–5.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Phenoxyethyl
Not recognized
Glycerin~2.4–3.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

More about Glycerin
Hydroxyethylcellulose~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Calcium pantothenate~0.5–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizing

Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity

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Niacinamide~0.15–0.65%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

More about Niacinamide
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Water, Glycerin, Sodium polyglutamate, Unknown, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Calcium pantothenate, Niacinamide

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 42 of 42 of 4
Key difference—Zinc PcaLactic AcidPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblastsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Dexpanthenol Modulates Gene Expression in Skin Wound Healing in vivokarger.com
  4. 4
    Dexapanthenol enhances skin barrier repair and reduces inflammation after sodium lauryl sulphate-induced irritationtandfonline.com
  5. 5
    Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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