PCA SKIN Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum

PCA SKINVitamin B3 Brightening SerumIngredients

PCA SKIN Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum is a product from Acne and Blemish Treatments category with 25 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbate. The product is made by PCA SKIN.

Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 14 more.

Organic score: 32% natural vs 48% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
4
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
5
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Hair conditioning
7
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Abrasive, Anticaking agent, Bulking agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
8
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [4]: Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbate
Softening 3: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin
Antiseptic 3: Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Moisturizing 2: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol
Anti-aging 2: Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#3
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone#8

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#5
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#19
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

PCA SKIN Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#3Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

#4Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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