Luminous Niacinamide + Hyaluronic Super Serum
Serum
Updated 11 Dec 2025

Luminous Niacinamide + Hyaluronic Super Serum

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36Ingredients
0EU Banned
8Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
53% Natural44% 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.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Polyacrylamide
Product types:(a) Body leave-on products(b) Other products
Conditions:(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
Benzyl AlcoholMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration 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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Serum. Verify compliance.

  • Ci 42090Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.7 — Optimal
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Niacinamide
Niacinamide at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
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-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

53% natural44% synthetic
19 natural 1 unknown 16 synthetic

Based on 36 ingredients analyzed. 53% natural, 3% unknown and 44% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones3 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning10:Hexyldecanol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Boron Nitride, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Magnesium Aspartate... +2 more
type of chemical entity5:Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA
humectant4:Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, Inositol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.