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INGREDIENT ID

BRIGHTEN SENSITIVE SKIN
Start looking for niacinamide on labels: A derivative of vitamin B ,
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the ingredient has become a skincare star for enhancing radiance
and evening tone. “It helps lighten hyperpigmentation by inhibiting
the transfer of melanin pigment within the skin,” explains Elizabeth
K. Hale, M.D., a clinical associate professor of dermatology at NYU
Langone Medical Center and a Prevention advisory board member.
It’s also been shown to hydrate, and it won’t cause irritation, making
it a great choice for those with sensitive or reactive skin. In skincare
products, niacinamide is sometimes combined with ingredients that
can irritate, like retinol, to minimize side effects.

PICKS

TO REDUCE TO BOOST TO FIGHT TO FADE
DARK SPOTS HYDRATION DULLNESS DARK CIRCLES
PCA Skin Vitamin Sobel Skin Rx Olay Tone Nia24 Eye
B Brightening 15% Niacinamide Perfection Repair Complex,
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Serum, $115, Gel Serum, $75, Serum, $29, $71, nia24.com
pcaskin.com sephora.com drugstores

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