Discoloration Defense Serum SkinCeuticals

Name: SkinCeuticals - Discoloration Defense Serum
Brand: SkinCeuticals

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Key promises

Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Moisturizing

Effectiveness

100 /100

Irritancy

LOW

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Starting at £79.99

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In stock 3/24/2021

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

Anti-aging
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Moisturizing
Anti-inflammatory

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What does the product description say?

"5% Niacinamide, a vitamin that boasts restorative qualities, aids in minimising enlarged pores and the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles while fighting against dull, lack-lustre skin."

From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	aqua / water	Plain old water
2	butylene glycol	Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
3	niacinamide	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
4	hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid	Used to regulate product's pH
5	glycerin	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
6	hydroxyethyl urea	A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
7	propylene glycol	Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
8	tranexamic acid	An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone
9	phenoxyethanol	A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
10	caprylyl glycol	Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
11	allantoin	Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
12	chlorphenesin	A preservative
13	xanthan gum	Used to create a thicker product consistency
14	disodium edta	Stabilizes the product formulation

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Safety Assessment of Hydroxyethyl Urea As Used in Cosmetics