Vitamin C Niacinamide Zinc Serum
Serum
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Vitamin C Niacinamide Zinc Serum

InstaNatural
40Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
85% Natural13% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Zinc PCA*Max 72.0%
Max concentration:72.0%
Product types:(a) Toothpaste intended for users above 1 year of age(b) Toothpaste intended for children between 6 months and 1 year of age(c) Mouthwash intended for users above 6 years of age(d) Other products
Zinc Gluconate*Max 72.0%
Max concentration:72.0%
Product types:(a) Toothpaste intended for users above 1 year of age(b) Toothpaste intended for children between 6 months and 1 year of age(c) Mouthwash intended for users above 6 years of age(d) Other products
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated ‘Lavandula Oil/ Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.0 — Optimal
6.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.0
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Niacinamide at pH 6: optimal range (5–7)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 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
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

85% natural12% synthetic
34 natural 1 unknown 5 synthetic

Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 85% natural, 3% unknown and 12% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning21:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Pentylene Glycol*, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Ether*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Zinc PCA*, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil... +13 more
fragrance7:Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cetyl Alcohol*, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Arginine*, Phenethyl Alcohol*
humectant6:Glycerin*, Zinc PCA*, Glucosyl Hesperidin*, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Arthrospira Platensis Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.