Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks well
“With 5% niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and 1% hyaluronic acid, this multitasking serum strengthens your skin's barrier and regulates oil production.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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: niacinamide
Anti-agingNiacinamideWorks well
“Niacinamide this essential vitamin with powerful anti-inflammatory action strengthens the skin’s barrier, helps to calm rosacea, reduces redness and the appearance of pores.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
ExfoliationLACTIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONENot delivered
“Gluconolactone a gentle poly-hydroxy acid that very gently resurfaces and improves the surface texture of skin. Unscented.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
IrritancyNo flagged irritants in our databaseLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Niacinamide~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 NiacinamideGlycerin~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinBrassica campestris seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilIngredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Unknown, Brassica campestris seed oil
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| Kri SkincareIllume Niacinamide SerumYOUR PRODUCT | 23 years oldBakuchiol A Ampoule | RevolutionSkincare 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc Blemish & Pore Refining Serum | LABtheticsRestorative Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| Price | $28.00 | — | $19.82−$8.18 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Zinc Pca | Calcium Pantothenate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kri Skincare - Illume Niacinamide Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (5.70% - 8.50%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.80% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 39.00A$ in Australia, from 12.00£ up to 802.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 28.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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