5% Niacinamide Body Serum

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38 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
3. 3NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
4. 4Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
5. 5Coco-Caprylate/CaprateA light, coconut-derived ester that softens skin and hair and helps other ingredients…
6. 6GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
7. 7Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
8. 8Myristyl MyristateMyristyl myristate is an ester, a waxy fat-like ingredient made by joining two fatty…
9. 9Hydrogenated Farnesene
10. 10SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
11. 11Glyceryl Stearate CitrateA mild emulsifier made by combining glycerin, stearic acid and citric acid. It helps…
12. 12Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
13. 13Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
14. 14Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
15. 15Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilJojoba seed oil is a light, liquid oil pressed from the seeds of a desert shrub. It…
16. 16Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
17. 17PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
18. 18Saccharide Isomerate
19. 19Sodium PolyacrylateA synthetic polymer, the salt form of polyacrylic acid, that is used mainly to thicken…
20. 20Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
21. 21Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
22. 22Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
23. 23TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
24. 24EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
25. 25Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
26. 26Sclerotium Gum
27. 27LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
28. 28Pullulan
29. 29Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
30. 30PantolactonePantolactone is a small molecule that helps condition skin and serves as a building…
31. 31Sodium PhytateA plant-derived salt that acts as a chelating agent, grabbing onto metal ions like…
32. 32SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
33. 331,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
34. 34Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
35. 35Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
36. 36Bacillus Ferment
37. 37PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
38. 38Hydrogenated LecithinHydrogenated Lecithin is a plant-derived, fat-like mixture that helps oil and water…

Source: Paula's Choice product page, www.paulaschoice.co.uk/niacinamide-body-serum/m5810.html, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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