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Celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 25.65 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Uneven texture
How to use
1. Apply it as the last step of your skincare routine every morning and evening. 2. Spread it evenly across your entire face and neck. * A gentle cream suitable for daily use. * Tip: Before an important event, apply a thick layer as a sleeping pack.
Caution
While the ingredients are clean and safe, some may have varying effects on different skin types, and results may differ from person to person. We recommend reviewing the full ingredient list before purchasing. Performing a small patch test prior to application is highly recommended for safety.
What's inside
Ingredients List
18 trigger at least one check · 28 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethiconol, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethiconol, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Laminaria Japonica Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tocopherol
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Dark Spots3
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Tranexamic Acid
Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid is tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic Acid →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil →Phenyl Trimethicone
Antifoaming, Hair Conditioning, Occlusive
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Phenyl Trimethicone →Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
C6-14-alkenes, homopolymers, hydrogenated
Learn more about Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) →
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