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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
The NewLab Niacinamide 5% + Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum
SerumDark spots, blemishes, redness
Efficacy
Strong
4.1 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.4 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid mid-tier brightening serum with claimed actives at effective concentrations, but peptides are trace and base lacks occlusion for max delivery. Efficacy score of 4.1 reflects Niacinamide at #2 (likely 5%) for barrier support and brightening, Alpha-Arbutin at #5 (likely 2%) for pigmentation, plus licorice and peptides (low position, sub-1% but effective traces); deducts for no pH data (assumed optimal ~5-6 for niacinamide/arbutin synergy) and watery humectant-heavy base without emollients to lock in actives.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
AquaNiacinamideAlpha-ArbutinGlycerinPanthenolSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic AcidSodium HyaluronateAllantoin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Propylene GlycolPentylene GlycolHydroxyethylcellulosePolysorbate 20Polyvinyl AlcoholGlyceryl CaprylatePalmitoyl Sh-Octapeptide-24 AmideCaprylyl GlycolPalmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1Xanthan GumPropanediolHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansLactic AcidTetrasodium EDTA
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
PhenoxyethanolPhenylpropanolEthylhexylglycerin
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