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Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum.

Differin
Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients with known concentration

1

Niacinamide

Percentage: 4.0 %

Full ingredient list

Niacinamide (4%, active ingredient), water, alcohol, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polysorbate 20, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, hippophae rhamnoides oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, biotin, sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite, citric acid, disodium edta, t-butyl alcohol, disodium phosphate, polysorbate 60, fragrance, sodium phosphate, denatonium benzoate.

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Ingredient functions

Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients Function (What it does)
Niacinamide (4%, active ingredient) Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Water Skin conditioning, Solvent
Alcohol Viscosity controlling, Astringent, Solvent, Anti-microbial
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Surfactant/Cleansing
Polysorbate 20 Surfactant/Cleansing
Hydroxyethylcellulose Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate Antioxidant
1,2-hexanediol Skin conditioning, Solvent

Ingredients explained

1

Niacinamide (4%, active ingredient)

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits. 

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation. 

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

2

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

3

Alcohol

Also-called: Ethanol, ethyl alcohol | Function: Viscosity controlling, Astringent, Solvent, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Price range

$20 to $50

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