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5% Niacinamide Body Serum

Body · Serum

Highlights

Evidence-backed actives: niacinamide, panthenol

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Ingredients, in plain words

In label order. English and Korean names resolve to the same record.

Label not fully captured · 4 of 6 parsed · 4 of 4 explained

Fungal-acne fit not assessed*Baby safety not assessed†

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*Community guideline based on the ingredient label — not medical advice.

†Screened against sourced pediatric and dermatology guidance for infant and child topical use. Absence of a flagged ingredient is not proof of safety, and this is not medical advice — see the graded breakdown and sources.

Vitamin B3

Niacinamide · 나이아신아마이드

Can improve the appearance of redness and uneven tone in some formulas

helps skin or hair feel smoother

2 sources

Pro-vitamin B5

Panthenol · 판테놀

Moisturizes and improves hydration by drawing and holding water in the skin

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage

2 sources

Saccharide Isomerate

사카라이드아이소머레이트

Helps bind and retain water in a cosmetic formula

draws moisture into the skin

2 sources

Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract

하이드롤라이즈드보검선인장꽃추출물

Formula role: helps remove surface buildup through gentle rubbing.

is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent; buffs away dead skin cells or debris

2 sources

Ingredient safety notes

Ingredient lists can vary by batch — always check your packaging.

This is not medical advice. Statements here have not been evaluated by the FDA.

We couldn't fully read this product's ingredient list, so ingredient flags aren't shown here.

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Ingredients, in plain words

In label order. English and Korean names resolve to the same record.

Label not fully captured · 4 of 6 parsed · 4 of 4 explained

Fungal-acne fit not assessed*Baby safety not assessed†

Checks cite their rules — not medical advice. See how we flag ingredients →

*Community guideline based on the ingredient label — not medical advice.

Vitamin B3

Niacinamide · 나이아신아마이드

Can improve the appearance of redness and uneven tone in some formulas

helps skin or hair feel smoother

2 sources

Pro-vitamin B5

Panthenol · 판테놀

Moisturizes and improves hydration by drawing and holding water in the skin

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage

2 sources

Saccharide Isomerate

사카라이드아이소머레이트

Helps bind and retain water in a cosmetic formula

draws moisture into the skin

2 sources

Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract

하이드롤라이즈드보검선인장꽃추출물

Formula role: helps remove surface buildup through gentle rubbing.

is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent; buffs away dead skin cells or debris

2 sources

Ingredient safety notes

Ingredient lists can vary by batch — always check your packaging.

This is not medical advice. Statements here have not been evaluated by the FDA.

We couldn't fully read this product's ingredient list, so ingredient flags aren't shown here.

Patch-test new products on a small area first.

5% Niacinamide Body Serum

Ingredients, in plain words

Ingredient safety notes

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Ingredients, in plain words

Ingredient safety notes

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