Ultraceuticals Ultra B2 Hydrating Serum

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
salicylic acid
panthenol
urea
sodium hyaluronate
glycerin
sodium pca
trehalose
+4 more

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Ultraceuticals

$108.00

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Ultra B2 Hydrating Serum

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Enriched with Vitamin B3 (niacinamide), this moisturizing must-have works to visibly plump and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to give the skin a supple, dewy, and more youthful appearance."

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Ultra B2 Hydrating Serum"

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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

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, urea

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
niacinamide	HIGH
panthenol	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
salicylic acid	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
benzyl alcohol
cucumis sativus extract
salicylic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	4.7% - 7.1%
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	3.6% - 5.4%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	2.7% - 4%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	2% - 3%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.45%
sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer	1.1% - 1.6%
urea Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations	0.85% - 1.25%
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	0.55% - 1.25%
cucumis sativus extract	0.35% - 0.8%
trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.55%
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	0.1% - 0.35%
sorbic acid A preservative	0.05% - 0.25%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.05% - 0.2%
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