skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Ceramide np + 21 moreWorks well
“Still able to protect skin barrier with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid, this serum will keep the skin well moisturized”
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:
fructose, sodium hyaluronate.
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: phytosterols, sphingolipids.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide ng, ceramide np, ceramide ns, niacinamide
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Centella asiatica extract + 1 moreWorks well
“fade dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation”
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.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Alpha-arbutin + 2 moreWorks well
“Best kind of Niacinamide that works to brighten the skin, fade dark spot and hyperpigmentation, while even out the skin tone”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin, niacinamide, tranexamic acid
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: yeast extract.
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-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extractWorks well
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: centella asiatica extract.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Yeast extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, yeast extract) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Niacinamide~4.6–5.6%
- 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 NiacinamideButylene glycol~4–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPropylene glycol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherCentella asiatica extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractGentiana scabra root extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractYeast extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractCrocus sativus flower extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-arbutin~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinCeramide np~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npAvena sativa kernel oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilSphingolipids~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides
More about SphingolipidsCeramide as~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide asCeramide ap~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide ns~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide nsCeramide ng~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ng1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.65%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneSodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateAllantoin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPentylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolIsohexadecane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneTranexamic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
More about Tranexamic acidFructose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseAminomethyl propanol~0.3–0.55%
Propanediol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePhosphatidylcholine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholinePhytosterols~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateHydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.35%
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.2%
Soy amino acids~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soy amino acidsPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Centella asiatica extract, Gentiana scabra root extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Yeast extract, Crocus sativus flower extract, Alpha-arbutin, Ceramide np, Avena sativa kernel oil, Sphingolipids, Ceramide as, Ceramide ap, Ceramide ns, Ceramide ng, 1,2-hexanediol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Allantoin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Pentylene glycol, Isohexadecane, Tranexamic acid, Fructose, Aminomethyl propanol, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Phosphatidylcholine, Phytosterols, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Soy amino acids, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| skintific10% Niacinamide Brightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | hellobubbleDay Dream Vitamin C + Niacinamide Tone & Texture Serum | Bubble SkincareDay Dream Tone and Texture Serum | ArocellMilky Drop Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 76% |
| Price | $9.90 | $11.90+$2.00 | $14.13+$4.23 | $41.60+$31.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 18 | 7 of 18 | 7 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"skintific - 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (4.60% - 5.60%). 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.
- Ceramides (ceramide ng 0.45% - 0.65%, ceramide ns 0.50% - 0.70%, ceramide ap 0.45% - 0.70%, ceramide as 0.45% - 0.70% and ceramide np 0.65% - 0.95%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Humectants (soy amino acids 0.15% - 0.25%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.50%, fructose 0.30% - 0.55% and yeast extract 1.10% - 1.40%). 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 26 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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