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Kiehl's
Ultra Pure High Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum
Ingredients Explained

This product belongs to the sub-category: Serums/Treatments

Ingredients with known concentration

1

Niacinamide

Percentage: 5.0 %

Full ingredient list

Aqua/water, niacinamide, glycerin, propanediol, methyl gluceth-20, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium hyaluronate, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, sodium hydroxide.

Ingredient highlights

Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients Function (What it does)
Aqua/water Skin conditioning, Solvent
Niacinamide Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Glycerin Skin protecting, Viscosity controlling, Solvent, Humectant/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Skin-identical ingredient
Propanediol Viscosity controlling, Solvent
Methyl gluceth-20 Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer
Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Sodium hyaluronate Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer
Caprylyl glycol Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Deodorant

Ingredients explained

1

Aqua/water

Also-called: 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.

2

Niacinamide

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.

3

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin protecting, Viscosity controlling, Solvent, Humectant/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Skin-identical ingredient

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

Price range

$20 to $50

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