Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream

Celimax

Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream

face cream

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
65%
Combination (dry)
65%
Balanced
95%
Combination (oily)
75%
Oily
75%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
3
Actives
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Celimax 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.

Key Insights

Benefits

7
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

1
Silicone

About Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream

Overview

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.

Texture and finish

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.

What the formula does

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.

Who it suits

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.

What it does not target

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.

What is not in 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.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 5 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 26 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 10 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

Key ingredients

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

Hydration

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

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

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-

Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging

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

Hydration

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dioctyl ether

Hydration

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

Hydration

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

Hydration

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

Hydration

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

Hydration

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

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Low

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (7)

Supporting ingredients (40)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Glycerin 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 Betaine Ethylhexylglycerin Xanthan Gum Adenosine Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract Fructooligosaccharides Coptis Japonica Root Extract Cholesterol Butylene Glycol Beta-glucan Mentha Viridis Extract Dextrin Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract Laminaria Japonica Extract Tocopherol Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide Glyceryl Stearate

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Essential oils

    Mentha Viridis Extract

  • Silicones

    Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone, Dimethiconol

  • Facial oils

    Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Silicone

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 47 ingredients on the label.

13
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

8
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

7
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

7
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

7
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

6
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
3 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-

Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, February 2021, pages 561-565
  • International Journal of Medical Sciences, March 2020, pages 903-911
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2019, pages 563-567
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January-March 2019, pages 63-67; and July-August 2013, pages 139-143
  • BioMed Research International, November 2018, ePublication
  • Dermatologic Surgery, June 2018, pages 814-825
  • Dermatology and Therapy, September 2017, pages 417-424
  • Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, August 2014, pages 753-757
6 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Hydration Silicone
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRNS513pdf
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2003, pages 335-351
  • Silicone Surfactants, 1999, page 190
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 1986, pages 353-371
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

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

11 Dicaprylyl Ether Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dioctyl ether

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • SpecialChem, Accessed January 2022, ePublication
  • Personal Care Council, December 2021, ePublication
12 Vinyl Dimethicone Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Silicone
13 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
14 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Hydration
17 Sorbitan Olivate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Hydration
19 Behenyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

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

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2017, pages 206-216
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 77-142
  • Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, March 2010, Volume 11, pages 853-860
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 1-55
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, ePublication
20 Dimethiconol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient

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-

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed September 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November 2017, pages 31S-50S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
21 Cetearyl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
23 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
24 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

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

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
26 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

31 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

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)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
32 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1, 101-1, 107
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, September 2017, pages 1-48
  • Phytotherapy Research, February 2014, pages 159-166
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-52
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2007, pages 167-170
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2005, page 292
34 Mentha Viridis Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

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

Hydration
36 Dextrin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

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

41 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Peptide

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

43 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
44 Ceramide AP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
10 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Pharmaceutical Research, November 2012, pages 538-551
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
45 Ceramide NS Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • PLoS ONE, October 2018, pages 1-18
  • Scientific Reports, November 2015, pages 1-11
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 4, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1126-1136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
46 Ceramide AS Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide AS

Anti-Aging Hydration
2 scientific references
  • UL Prospector, Accessed February 2023, Webpage 9 American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, July 2021, pages 853-866
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2020, pages 52-25S
47 Ceramide EOP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology,  2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream?

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.

What are the active ingredients in Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream?

NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE NS, CERAMIDE AS, CERAMIDE EOP.

How do I use Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream?

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.

What skin types is Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream good for?

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.

Is Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream good for sensitive 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.

Is Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream fungal acne safe?

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.

Can I use Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream while pregnant?

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.

Is Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream silicone free?

No — it contains Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone, Dimethiconol.

Does Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Mentha Viridis Extract.

Is Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream have?

It lists 47 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream?

Celimax.

Brand
Celimax

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