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SkinCeuticals
Metacell Renewal B3 Niacinamide Anti-Aging Face Cream
A face cream built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 130.00 · checked 28 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
How to use
Twice daily, massage 1-2 pumps into a thin, even layer onto the entire face, neck, and chest.
Caution
Always consult with a physician or provider for individualized post-procedure care.
What's inside
Ingredients List
14 trigger at least one check · 15 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Niacinamide
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
May Worsen Irritation7
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
May Worsen Eczema7
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
May Worsen Rosacea7
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer
Film Forming, Opacifying
Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer →Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer is a silicone.
Learn more about Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Polymethylsilsesquioxane →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
Dupes
- CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Face Moisturizer62% match
- Kiehl's Calendula Serum Infused Water Cream62% match
- innisfree Orchid Youth-Enriched Cream61% match
- CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel61% match
- SkinCeuticals Retinol Cream 1.060% match