Nivea CELLULAR LUMINOUS630 ANTI DARK-SPOT POST-ACNE MARKS SERUM
Works for
Evens skin toneIsobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol, Isoquercitrin + 3 moreWorks well
“CELLULAR LUMINOUS630 ANTI DARK-SPOT POST-ACNE MARKS SERUM”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol.
In addition, this product contains salicylic acid. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, isoquercitrin.
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-blemishSalicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
“Get beautifully radiant skin with NIVEA Luminous 630 Post-Acne Serum.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Panthenol, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, pantolactone.
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: panthenol
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Isoquercitrin + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, isoquercitrin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~8.2–10%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinTapioca starch~3.3–4%
Salicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCarbomer~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerIsobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Sometimes referred to as Thiamidol (patented by Beiersdorf). A compound that can reduce melanin production in skin. Can help to fade pigmentation spots quicker and even out the skin tone. It is a relatively new compound and the research on it is ongoing. The first studies show that it might be as effective in reducing hyperpigmentation as hydroquinone but with fewer side effects
More about Isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinolSodium hyaluronate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPanthenol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPantolactone~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneIsoquercitrin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Antioxidant that might help reduce free radicals and reduce melanin production, but more research is needed to understand if it is effective in skin
More about IsoquercitrinGlucosylrutin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza inflata root extractAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerDecylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTrisodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium sulfate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ci 16035~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Tapioca starch, Salicylic acid, Carbomer, Isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol, Sodium hyaluronate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Isoquercitrin, Glucosylrutin, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Decylene glycol, Citric acid, Trisodium edta, Sodium chloride, Sodium sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Ci 42090, Ci 16035
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| NiveaCELLULAR LUMINOUS630 ANTI DARK-SPOT POST-ACNE MARKS SERUMYOUR PRODUCT | EucerinDERMOPURE Triple Effect Serum | The INKEY List CA360° Acne Clearing Duo | Versed SkinJust Breathe Clarifying Serum | |
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| Match | — | 96% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | — | $19.48 | $34.20 | $13.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Nivea - CELLULAR LUMINOUS630 ANTI DARK-SPOT POST-ACNE MARKS SERUM" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (1.25% - 2.50%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.80% - 1.20%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (pantolactone 0.60% - 0.95%, panthenol 0.80% - 1.20%, sodium hyaluronate 1.40% - 1.70% and glycerin 4.30% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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