Tone Balance Niacinamide Serum

01 · Key ingredients, honestly

• Niacinamide (10%)Tone

  well-supported

  Vitamin B3. Controlled studies show it helps the look of dark spots, redness and pores, mostly at 2 to 5%. At 10% some people get redness or tingling, so start every other day.

• GlycerinHumectant

  well-supported

  Second in the list. Draws water into the top layer of skin and softens the feel of a high niacinamide serum.

• Sodium hyaluronateHumectant

  limited evidence

  The salt form of hyaluronic acid. Holds water at the surface for a plumper look. Hydration, not a tone fix.

• AllantoinSoothing

  limited evidence

  A gentle skin conditioner used to calm the look of irritation. Well tolerated, modest evidence.

• Bamboo ferment filtrateConditioning

  insufficient evidence

  A ferment often sold as a probiotic. Live bacteria are not in it, and there is little skin data. A supporting player.

• Chamomile extractSoothing

  limited evidence

  A traditional soothing botanical. Skip it if you are allergic to the daisy family.

Plain truth: niacinamide is the active with the real evidence. Everything else supports comfort and hydration. Use sunscreen or the spots come back.

02 · Who it's for

• Normal, combination or oily skin with uneven tone or visible pores.
• Anyone who wants a well-studied ingredient for the look of dark spots.
• Start every other day if niacinamide at 10% is new to you.

03 · How to use

Apply a few drops to clean, dry skin, morning and night. Follow with moisturizer, and sunscreen in the daytime. Give it 8 to 12 weeks.

04 · Details

Size

1 fl oz (30 mL)

Price

$29.95

Brand

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Texture

Lightweight serum

05 · Warnings

• For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Stop use if irritation occurs. Patch test first if your skin is reactive.
• Keep out of reach of children.

This is a cosmetic. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.