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B-Goldi™ Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% NiacinamideDrunk Elephant
C-Luma Hydrabright Gentle Hydrating Vitamin C SerumA serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 39.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 68.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Vitamin C derivative (stable)2
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sea Salt, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C9-12 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
C9-12 Alkane, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C9-12 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Squalane
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C9-12 Alkane, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, PPG-8-CETETH-20, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lecithin, PPG-8-CETETH-20, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate (in both products)
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C9-12 Alkane (in both products)
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Acne Fighting
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate (in both products)
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane (in both products)
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate is the diester of neopentyl glycol and heptanoic acid. It conforms to the formula
Learn more about Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate →C9-12 Alkane
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive, Solvent
C9-12 Alkane is a mixture of linear alkanes with 9 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Learn more about C9-12 Alkane →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Humectant
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil →Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Hair Conditioning
3,5-(Di-D-Glucopyranosyl)Gallic Acid
Learn more about Diglucosyl Gallic Acid →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate →
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The Inkey List
10% Niacinamide Serum