Manyo Factory Niacin Alpha Spot Сream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Galactomyces ferment filtrate
2. Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract
3. Milk Protein
4. Vaccinium Vitis-idaea Leaf Extract
5. Niacinamide
6. Lemon Fruit Extract
7. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
8. Phaseolus radiatus seed extract
9. Glycerin
10. Sorbitan Olivate
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Isoamyl laurate
13. Cetearyl Olivate
14. Squalane
15. Cetearyl Alcohol
16. Physalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract
17. Arbutin
18. Cetyl Alcohol
19. Lactic Acid
20. Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
21. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
22. Coco-caprylate/Caprate
23. Arginine
24. Cetyl palmitate
25. Sorbitan palmitate
26. Kluyveromyces/lactobacillus/camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment Filtrate
27. Alpha Bisabolol
28. Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
29. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
30. Palmaria Palmata Powder
31. Tranexamic Acid
32. Phellinus Linteus Mycelium Extract
33. Morus Alba Root Extract
34. Hydrolyzed silk
35. Morus Alba Bark Extract
36. Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
37. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
38. Usnea Barbata Extract
39. Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
40. Xanthan Gum
41. Potassium Hydroxide
42. Glutathione
43. Saururus Chinensis Extract
44. Pearl Extract
45. Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
46. Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract
47. Opuntia Ficus-indica Extract
48. Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Oil
49. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
50. Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
51. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
52. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
53. Glycyrrhiza

Highlights

Contains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

HUMECTANT

Galactomyces ferment filtrateSodium Hyaluronate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

皮肤调理剂

Lemon Fruit Extract

BLEACHING

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

HAIR CONDITIONING

Phaseolus radiatus seed extract

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Olivate

Other ingredients

Aspergillus/Rice Ferment ExtractMilk ProteinVaccinium Vitis-idaea Leaf ExtractIsoamyl laurateCetearyl OlivateSqualaneCetearyl AlcoholPhysalis Alkekengi Fruit ExtractArbutinCetyl AlcoholLactic AcidPerilla Ocymoides Seed ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractCoco-caprylate/CaprateArginineCetyl palmitateSorbitan palmitateKluyveromyces/lactobacillus/camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment FiltrateAlpha BisabololOryza Sativa Bran OilOryza Sativa Bran ExtractPalmaria Palmata PowderTranexamic AcidPhellinus Linteus Mycelium ExtractMorus Alba Root ExtractHydrolyzed silkMorus Alba Bark ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractChrysanthemum Indicum Flower ExtractXanthan GumPotassium HydroxideGlutathioneSaururus Chinensis ExtractPearl ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractRheum Rhaponticum Root ExtractOpuntia Ficus-indica ExtractSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit OilRosa Damascena Flower OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilGlycyrrhiza

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Ingredients explained

Galactomyces ferment filtrate

Galactomyces ferment filtrate humectant; complex matrix, assess allergens and stability.

Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract

Not decoded yet

Milk Protein

Not decoded yet

Vaccinium Vitis-idaea Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Lemon Fruit Extract

Citrus extract; photoactive, recommended for PM formulas.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Phaseolus radiatus seed extract

Green bean seed extract for hair and skin conditioning; rich in saponins/proteins; typically used at 0.1-1%

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Isoamyl laurate

Lightweight ester emollient; fast-drying, non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or summer formulations

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Physalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract

Perilla seed extract, rich in antioxidants; botanical, high levels may cloud, check compatibility stability

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Coco-caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Cetyl palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Sorbitan palmitate

Non-ionic emulsifier, typically used in W/O or blending systems. Low toxicity, non-comedogenic.

Kluyveromyces/lactobacillus/camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Alpha Bisabolol

Not decoded yet

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Rice bran oil rich in oryzanol and linoleic acid for conditioning; moderate comedogenic rating, mind oxidative stability.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.

Palmaria Palmata Powder

Not decoded yet

Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.

Phellinus Linteus Mycelium Extract

Not decoded yet

Morus Alba Root Extract

Mulberry root extract with resveratrol-like compounds; whitening and conditioning; plant-based, control concentration to avoid irritation.

Hydrolyzed silk

Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin

Morus Alba Bark Extract

Mulberry bark extract for skin conditioning; niche ingredient, stability and safety data limited

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.

Usnea Barbata Extract

Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.

Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Saururus Chinensis Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Pearl Extract

Animal-derived extract with antioxidant function; contains chitin, caution for shellfish allergies, verify heavy metals.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.

Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Opuntia Ficus-indica Extract

Prickly pear fruit extract used for hydration and antioxidants; verify extraction source to avoid staining

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Oil

Not decoded yet

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil

Not decoded yet

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.

Glycyrrhiza

Not decoded yet