A good concentration of Niacinamide (4.50% - 6.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.30% - 0.75% and acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.40% - 0.95%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.90% - 2.80%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.65%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.90% - 1.40%, sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 2.00%, allantoin 1.90% - 2.80% and betaine 3.20% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

What can the product work for?

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 4.5% - 6.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.15% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 4.5% - 6.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

allantoin 1.9% - 2.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 4.5% - 6.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.4% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.3% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

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

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9, niacinamide

allantoin 1.9% - 2.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

sodium hyaluronate 1.3% - 2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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niacinamide 4.5% - 6.8%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

allantoin 1.9% - 2.8%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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pullulan 1.2% - 1.8%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

pentylene glycol 2.6% - 3.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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zea mays starch 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

niacinamide 4.5% - 6.8%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

betaine 3.2% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Water, Niacinamide, Betaine, Pentylene glycol, Allantoin, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Sodium hyaluronate, Pullulan, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Zea mays starch, Natto gum, Dimethyl isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Key ingredients	niacinamide acetyl tetrapeptide-9 +8 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +3 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +7 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 niacinamide +3 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid haematococcus pluvialis extract +7 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 niacinamide +3 more Other: lactic acid copper gluconate +9 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 niacinamide +3 more Other: acetyl glucosamine ceramide np +7 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 niacinamide +1 more Other: adenosine arginine +3 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +6 more Other:	Common: niacinamide dipotassium glycyrrhizate +3 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +3 more Other: lactic acid trehalose	Common: niacinamide hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +3 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid panthenol +3 more	Common: niacinamide hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +4 more Other: lactic acid alpha-arbutin +2 more	Common: niacinamide betaine +3 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +13 more
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Potential Irritants	pullulan Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +4 more	centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	linalool Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +17 more	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +24 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +6 more	fomes officinalis extract Has skin benefit? fomes officinalis extract Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +36 more	lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more

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