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numbuzin No. 9 Secret Firming Serum

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.6% - 2.4%Butyrospermum parkii butter 1% - 1.6%

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Product summary

"numbuzin - No. 9 Secret Firming Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.60% - 2.40%). 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 hexapeptide-8 0.30% - 0.75% and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.35% - 0.80%). 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.
Adenosine 0.15% - 0.60%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Humectants (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.30% - 0.75%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.40% - 0.90% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Helps reduce the signs of aging, leaving a plumped complexion.

Source: Lila Beauty

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-5.

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 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

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

adenosine 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

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 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, niacinamide, palmitoyl tripeptide-5

glycerin 4% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

dimethicone 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.6% - 2.4%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

lavandula angustifolia oil 0.2% - 0.8%

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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil 0.2% - 0.8%

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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

hydrogenated vegetable oil 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4% - 6.1%

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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

hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin) 3.6% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Adenosine, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Linalool, Limonene

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: oligopeptide-32 madecassoside +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: oligopeptide-32 madecassoside +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: pentapeptide-18 octapeptide-7 +29 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: dipeptide-2 dipeptide-4 +41 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid ceramide np +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid ascorbyl glucoside +16 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +17 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: hexapeptide-9 tripeptide-1 +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +23 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +17 more
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +22 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +21 more	eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +8 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +19 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	collagen extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? allantoin panthenol Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +107 more	water Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides water Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides water Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +46 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

numbuzin No. 9 Secret Firming Serum

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Works for

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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