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paulas choice 5Niacinamide Body Serum.

Paula's Choice
5% Niacinamide Body Serum
Ingredients Explained

This product belongs to the sub-category: Body Serums & Treatments

Full ingredient list

Water, panthenol (5%), niacinamide (5%), caprylic/capric triglyceride, coco-caprylate/caprate, myristyl myristate, pentylene glycol, glycerin, c13-15 alkane, squalene, glyceryl stearate citrate, butyrospermum parkii butter, citrullus lanatus (watermelon) seed oil, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, polyglyceryl-3 stearate, propanediol, saccharide isomerate, sodium polyacrylate, hydrogenated lecithin, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, tocopherol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, sclerotium gum, lecithin, pullulan, hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, pantolactone, sodium phytate, silica, 1,2-hexanediol, citric acid, sodium citrate, bacillus ferment, phenoxyethanol

Ingredient highlights

Ingredient functions

Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients Function (What it does)
Water Skin conditioning, Solvent
Panthenol (5%) Soothing, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer
Niacinamide (5%) Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent
Coco-caprylate/caprate Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning
Myristyl myristate Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning
Pentylene glycol Skin conditioning, Solvent
Glycerin Skin protecting, Viscosity controlling, Solvent, Humectant/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Skin-identical ingredient

Ingredients explained

1

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.

2

Panthenol (5%)

Also-called: Pro-Vitamin B5 | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

3

Niacinamide (5%)

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.

Price range

$20 to $50

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