The Synergy Company

The Synergy Company Synergy Co. Super B Complex

Name: The Synergy Company - Synergy Co. Super B Complex
Brand: The Synergy Company

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Moisturizing

Niacinamide, Panthenol + 3 more

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What the product description says

“Organic Super B-Complex is balanced and complete.”

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": inositol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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~8.7–13%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~4.6–6.9%

Pantothenic acidKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and may help reduce inflammation in skin~3.7–5.6%

InositolKey active· HumectantEffect: High~2.6–3.9%

BiotinEffect: LowMight have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect~0.85–1.25%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Niacinamide, Folic acid

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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: folic acid.

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.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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~8.7–13%

Folic acidKey activeEffect: MediumCan help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin~1.1–1.6%

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · Niacinamide

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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.

Anti-blemish

Side benefit · Niacinamide, Pantothenic acid

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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.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: pantothenic acid

Pantothenic acidKey activeEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and may help reduce inflammation in skin~3.7–5.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 2 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

PabaA UV filter. Is effective against UVB, but does not protect against aging UVA rays. It is not allowed in the EU. It can stain clothing. Overall, it is not widely used in skincare & sunscreens. Can be used to stabilize product formulation - for example, in rinse-off hair productsHigh~1.5–2.3%est.

Hordeum vulgare extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to glutenMedium~23–34%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Hordeum vulgare extract~23–34%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten

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Niacinamide~8.7–13%

Hero · Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces redness

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

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Panthenol~4.6–6.9%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

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

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Pantothenic acid~3.7–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishReduces redness

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and may help reduce inflammation in skin

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Inositol~2.6–3.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Paba~1.5–2.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Sun protection

A UV filter. Is effective against UVB, but does not protect against aging UVA rays. It is not allowed in the EU. It can stain clothing. Overall, it is not widely used in skincare & sunscreens. Can be used to stabilize product formulation - for example, in rinse-off hair products

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Folic acid~1.1–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-aging

Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin

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Biotin~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect

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Vitamin b12,gum acacia, vegetable

Not recognized

Cellulose~0.5–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Ingredient list view

Hordeum vulgare extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Pantothenic acid, Inositol, Paba, Folic acid, Biotin, Unknown, Cellulose

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	The Synergy CompanySynergy Co. Super B ComplexYOUR PRODUCT	NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy Lemon Bright PHA Gauze Peeling	The Purest SolutionsVitamin B Complex Serum	numbuzinNo.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Drying Powder
Match	—	71%	68%	68%
Price	—	$21.25	—	$5.50
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 6	3 of 6	2 of 6
Key difference	—	Vitamin C	Ferulic Acid	Madecassoside
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Product summary

"The Synergy Company - Synergy Co. Super B Complex" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (8.70% - 13.00%). 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.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 4.60% - 6.90% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (inositol 2.60% - 3.90% and panthenol 4.60% - 6.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.