A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.70% - 4.00%). 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 (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.55% - 1.25%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.30% - 2.00%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Humectants (panthenol 1.30% - 2.00%, glycerin 3.30% - 5.00%, carnosine 0.10% - 0.45% and sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.95%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 29.00$ up to 55.42$ in the United States, for 36.80CA$ in Canada and from 20.99£ up to 29.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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Exfoliation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Boasting amazing, noticeable results, the Olay Regenerist 3-Point Super Firming Serum works to firm the skin across the face for a younger, rejuvenated look and feel.

Source: Lookfantastic US

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: carnosine, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4.

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 2.7% - 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

palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.55% - 1.25%

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

carnosine 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Regenerist Hydrating Face Serum with Niacinamide and Peptides

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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: carnosine, glycerin.

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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, panthenol

glycerin 3.3% - 5%

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

niacinamide 2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

panthenol 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

niacinamide 2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

allantoin 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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 2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - camellia sinensis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

carnosine 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

camellia sinensis extract 0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Versatile and practical, the facial serum offers a uniquely exfoliating experience that gently works to buff away dead or dull skin cells, revealing a brighter, more luminous-looking visage.

Source: Mankind

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.

allantoin 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.7% - 4%

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

panthenol 1.3% - 2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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benzyl alcohol 0.05% - 0.15%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

dmdm hydantoin 0.05% - 0.2%

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A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

laureth-4 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

cyclopentasiloxane 4.8% - 7.2%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

glycerin 3.3% - 5%

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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

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Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Sodium hyaluronate, Camellia sinensis extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Carnosine, Butylene glycol, Allantoin, Mica, Dimethiconol, Tocopherol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-4, Laureth-7, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Dmdm hydantoin, Methylparaben, Bht, Disodium edta, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Limonene, Linalool

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Key ingredients	niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +8 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +7 more Other: hexapeptide-11 nonapeptide-1 +52 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +5 more Other:	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +4 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +4 more Other: oligopeptide-1 adenosine +18 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: myristoyl nonapeptide-3 retinol +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside acetyl glucosamine +5 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +8 more Other: glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: imperata cylindrica root extract lactobacillus ferment +1 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: adenosine 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +26 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +7 more Other: hexapeptide-11 nonapeptide-1 +52 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +3 more Other: oligopeptide-32 copper tripeptide-1 +17 more
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +17 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +43 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	pyridoxine Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +37 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis callus culture extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	undecylenoyl phenylalanine Has skin benefit? chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? imperata cylindrica root extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	rose flower oil Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +27 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +43 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? pyridoxine Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? isopentyldiol Has skin benefit? +145 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +91 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +89 more	water Has skin benefit? isopentyldiol Has skin benefit? +145 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +63 more

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Olay Regenerist Hydrating Face Serum with Niacinamide and Peptides

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

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Exfoliation

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