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Niacinamide 20% Treatment
A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 59.00 · checked 8 Oct 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
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
STEP 4: TREATMENT - Visibly Improve Enlarged Pores When To Apply Apply a few drops once or twice daily after cleansing, toning, and exfoliating. How To Apply Dispense 1–2 drops into palms, apply to face, neck and chest. Follow with other treatment products and moisturizer. For daytime, finish with a sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.
Caution
For best results, you can use niacinamide in the morning and at night. You can also alternate its use if you find that works better for you.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lecithin, Niacinamide
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide
Dark Spots4
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Glycerin
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →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 →Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acetyl Glucosamine →Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about Ascorbyl Glucoside →Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract →Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract is an extract of the Drop Wort, Spiraea ulmaria L., Rosaceae
Learn more about Spiraea Ulmaria Extract →Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
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Dupes
- Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster78% match
- COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum71% match
- Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum70% match
- Aveeno Positively Radiant Vitamin C Serum68% match
- Dr.Althea 15% Niacinamide Purity Serum68% match
- Isntree Green Tea Fresh Serum67% match