Niacinamide & Vitamin C Serum
Serum
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Niacinamide & Vitamin C Serum

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8Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
75% Natural25% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.4 — Suboptimal
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.4: optimal range (5–7)
Niacinamide at pH 5.4: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Minimalist Formula8 ingredients
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

75% natural25% synthetic
6 natural 2 synthetic

Based on 8 ingredients analyzed. 75% natural and 25% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active

Functions Overview (11)

type of chemical entity2:Citric Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
humectant1:Saccharide Isomerate
solvent1:Aqua

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight, watery liquid that spreads easily
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.