20% Niacinamide Treatment
Serum

20% Niacinamide Treatment

Paula's Choice
25Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
88% Natural12% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.9 — Optimal
5.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.9
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Niacinamide at pH 5.9: optimal range (5–7)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.9: 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
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

88% natural12% synthetic
22 natural 3 synthetic

Based on 25 ingredients analyzed. 88% natural and 12% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives
Preservatives1 preservative

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.