1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream
face cream
Celimax
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Take the skin testCelimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream is a lightweight, hypoallergenic moisturizer formulated to brighten the skin, reduce dark spots, and refine pores. It combines a potent blend of active ingredients, including 5% Niacinamide, 5% Tranexamic Acid, and 1% Melazero V2, to address uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation. The cream also contains Ceramide NP and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid to provide deep hydration and strengthen the skin barrier. Its non-sticky texture ensures quick absorption, leaving the skin smooth and radiant without any greasy residue.
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream is a cushioning cream from Celimax. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 47 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Betaine, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Betaine and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide and Tocopherol.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP and Cholesterol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Beta-glucan, Niacinamide, Adenosine and Tocopherol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dioctyl ether
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohols, C16-18
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Mentha Viridis Extract
Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone, Dimethiconol
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 47 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Forms a film that slows water loss
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C6-14-alkenes, homopolymers, hydrogenated
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dioctyl ether
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, ethenyl methyl, ethenyldimethylsilyl terminated
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohols, C16-18
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Docosan-1-ol
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucopyranose, C16-18 alkyl glycosides
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Loquat, Eriobotrya japonica, Rosaceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl nystose
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coptis Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mentha Viridis Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Garden Mint (spearmint), Mentha viridis L., Labiatae
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the odoriferous principles of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Eclipta prostrata L., Compositae
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Laminaria Japonica Extract is an extract of the Japan Kelp/Seaweed, Laminaria japonica, Laminariaceae
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Ascorbic acid, reaction products with protein hydrolyzates
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide AS
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
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WATER, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRANEXAMIC ACID, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN), DICAPRYLYL ETHER, VINYL DIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PROPANEDIOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CERAMIDE NP, BETAINE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, ADENOSINE, ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, CHOLESTEROL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BETA-GLUCAN, MENTHA VIRIDIS EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, DEXTRIN, THEOBROMA CACAO SEED EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF WATER, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA LEAF EXTRACT, LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBIC ACID POLYPEPTIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE NS, CERAMIDE AS, CERAMIDE EOP.
NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE NS, CERAMIDE AS, CERAMIDE EOP.
Cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser. Apply a small amount of the cream to your face. Massage gently in upward circular motions until fully absorbed. Use both morning and evening for optimal results.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone, Dimethiconol.
Yes — it contains Mentha Viridis Extract.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 47 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.
Celimax.
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