blithe Targeted Blemish Serum Niacinamide 5.0

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. Water
2. Isononyl Isononanoate
3. Niacinamide
4. Propanediol
5. Tranexamic Acid
6. 1,2-Hexanediol
7. Glycerin
8. Arbutin
9. Pentylene Glycol
10. Centella Asiatica Extract
11. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
12. Tromethamine
13. Allantoin
14. Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
15. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
16. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
17. Butylene Glycol
18. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Adenosine
21. Disodium EDTA
22. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
23. Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
24. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
25. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
26. Malt Extract
27. Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
28. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
29. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
30. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
31. Lactobacillus Ferment
32. Lactococcus Ferment
33. Sodium Hyaluronate
34. Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
35. Pogostemon Cablin Oil
36. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
37. Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
38. T-Butyl Alcohol
39. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
40. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
41. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
42. Hydrogenated Lecithin
43. Squalane
44. Cholesterol
45. Ceramide NP
46. Phytosphingosine
47. Limonene
48. Linalool
49. Citral

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcoholContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ASTRINGENT

Tranexamic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIOXIDANT

Arbutin

Other ingredients

Pentylene GlycolCentella Asiatica ExtractAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethamineAllantoinSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea FermentPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilButylene GlycolCitrus Limon Peel OilEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineDisodium EDTADipotassium GlycyrrhizateCichorium Intybus Root ExtractLactobacillus Ferment LysateLactococcus Ferment LysateMalt ExtractAniba Rosodora Wood OilLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractLactobacillus FermentLactococcus FermentSodium HyaluronateAgave Tequilana Leaf ExtractPogostemon Cablin OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractT-Butyl AlcoholCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideOlea Europaea Fruit OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterHydrogenated LecithinSqualaneCholesterolCeramide NPPhytosphingosineLimoneneLinaloolCitral

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Niacinamide

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Tranexamic Acid

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Glycerin

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

Arbutin

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Ferment extract rich in polyphenols; acts as skin conditioning agent with antioxidant potential

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Cichorium Intybus Root Extract

Chicory root extract with fragrance and skin-conditioning roles; plant-derived, confirm extraction process.

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Lactobacillus ferment lysate for skin conditioning; provides soothing and hydration, low sensitization risk if sterile.

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Lactococcus lysate; provides amino acids and polysaccharides for moisture, fermentation reduces allergens.

Malt Extract

Malt extract with sugars and polyphenols for skin protection; high sugar content requires preservative synergy

Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil

Rosewood essential oil, woody base; high allergenicity, label per EU requirements, avoid for sensitive skin

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

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

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

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

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Lactococcus Ferment

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract

Astringent and skin conditioning, 0.1–0.5%; contains polysaccharides, suitable for combination to oily skin

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

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