"Infused with a high concentration of niaciaminde, also known as vitamin B3, this clear gel-serum helps to visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores and uneven skin tone."

From: Escentual

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH

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"Using two of the most efficient blemish-battling ingredients in an ultra-high concentration formula, this light, fluid serum works to reduce both future breakouts and the appearance of existing blemishes."

From: Beauty Bay

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
zinc pca	MEDIUM

Moisturizing

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"Excellent for improving general skin health, niacinamide boosts skin's immunity and improves moisture retention by strengthening the epidermal barrier."

From: Beauty Bay

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin. But: it can't help seal in the moisture and reduce water loss over time, so you might want to use an additional product with good emollient ingredients (like oils, butters, or silicones)

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tamarindus indica seed gum	HIGH
zinc pca	HIGH
niacinamide	HIGH

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
zinc pca	HIGH
niacinamide	LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin benefit
pentylene glycol
tamarindus indica seed gum
isoceteth-20

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	aqua (water	Plain old water
2	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
3	pentylene glycol	Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
4	zinc pca	A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
5	dimethyl isosorbide	Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
6	tamarindus indica seed gum	Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
7	xanthan gum	Used to create a thicker product consistency
8	isoceteth-20	Helps water and oil mix together
9	ethoxydiglycol	Helps to improve the product consistency
10	phenoxyethanol	A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
11	chlorphenesin	A preservative

Scientific Sources

Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
Zinc L-pyrrolidone carboxylate inhibits the UVA-induced production of matrix metalloproteinase-1 by in vitro cultured skin fibroblasts, whereas it enhances their collagen synthesis
Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review

Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions
Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics

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