Niacinamide + Glycoxyl Serum
Serum

Niacinamide + Glycoxyl Serum

Olay
38Ingredients
0EU Banned
7Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
11 Dec 2025
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
50% Natural50% 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.

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
Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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 16035Restricted 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, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Niacinamide at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.7: 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-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

50% natural50% synthetic
19 natural 19 synthetic

Based on 38 ingredients analyzed. 50% natural and 50% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones3 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:Niacinamide, Hexyldecanol, Xylitol, White Sleep Lotus Flower Extract, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Boron Nitride, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
humectant5:2-Pentanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, Inositol
solvent4:Water, 2-Pentanediol, 2-Hexanediol, C13-14 Isoparaffin

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.