Mary&May Lemon Niacinamide Glow

Mary&May

Lemon Niacinamide Glow

face wash-off mask

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
52%
Combination (dry)
52%
Balanced
82%
Combination (oily)
88%
Oily
88%

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29
Ingredients
8
Benefits
4
Actives
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The Mary&May Lemon Niacinamide Glow is a soft cream wash off mask that can be easily washed off with water without cleanser, leaving the skin moist and soft. With excellent balance that enables you to achieve results as if you had received spa care at home by blending ground natural raw materials into mineral-rich clay in the most effective ratio. A well-balanced blend of kaolin and bentonite, which absorbs oil and impurities, and has excellent soothing and pore.

Key Insights

Benefits

8
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
AHA PHA Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin C

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

About Lemon Niacinamide Glow

Overview

Lemon Niacinamide Glow is a lightweight wash-off mask from Mary&May, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and oil control. The ingredient list runs to 29 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Betaine and Propanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Oil control: High. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Kaolin, Bentonite, Niacinamide and Magnesium Aluminum Silicate.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily 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 firmness signalling. 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 essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, 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 essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • 2 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
  • 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 10 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 5 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Oil Control 5 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Evens Skin Tone 3 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Pore Minimizer 2 ingredients

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Blackhead Reducing 1 ingredient

    Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

Does not target

Anti-Acne 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.

Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)

Oil Control Pore Minimizer

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)

Oil Control Blackhead Reducing

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Clay mineral having an intermediate composition between montmorillonite and muscovite

Oil Control

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

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

7th 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

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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

11th 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.

Montmorillonite

Oil Control
Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

17th 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

Formula analysis

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

Hydration High

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

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control High

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

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 (4)

Supporting ingredients (25)

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

Water Kaolin Bentonite Illite Glycerin 1,2-hexanediol Betaine Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Dipropylene Glycol Propanediol Citrus Limon Peel Powder Polyacrylate-13 Xanthan Gum Montmorillonite Ethylhexylglycerin Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Parfum Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Ethylhexyl Palmitate Disodium Wheatgermamphodiacetate Butylene Glycol Quartz Tocopherol Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

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)
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

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)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate. 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
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 29 ingredients on the label.

14
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

4
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

4
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

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 Kaolin Exfoliant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)

Oil Control Pore Minimizer
5 scientific references
  • Molecules, August 2016, pages 1–20
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, December 2013, pages 19–27
  • Complementary Medicine Research, April 2012, pages 75–79
  • International Geology Review, July 2010, pages 745–770
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2003, pages 37–102
3 Bentonite Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)

Oil Control Blackhead Reducing
4 scientific references
  • BMC Chemistry, September 2021, pages 1-11
  • SN Applied Sciences, May 2019, pages 1-13
  • Journal of pharmaceutical investigation, May 2016, pages 363–375
  • International Journal of Toxicology, March 2003, pages 37-102
4 Illite Exfoliant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Clay mineral having an intermediate composition between montmorillonite and muscovite

Oil Control
5 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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

7th 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
Roles
Emollient

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Parchem, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • Enzyme and Microbial Technology, April 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, November 2017, pages 1-48
9 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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
10 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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

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

11th 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
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.

Citrus Limon Peel Powder is the powder obtained from the crushed peel of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae

13 Polyacrylate-13 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
14 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

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

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Montmorillonite

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
16 Ascorbic Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant, pH adjuster

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
12 scientific references
  • Drug Delivery, February 2021, pages 445-453
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2020, pages 3, 262-3, 269
  • Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2020, pages 671-676
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017 pages 14-17
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2016, pages 863-867
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, September 2015, pages 463-470
  • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, pages 143-146
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, July 2011, pages 917-923
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2008, Supplement, pages s2-s6
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, July-August 2004, pages 200-206
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

17th 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
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.

Silicic acid, aluminum magnesium salt

Oil Control
3 scientific references
  • The Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2021, pages 1-27
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 37-102
  • International Federation Societies of Cosmetic Chemists, 1997, pages 1-43
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.

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/hydrogenated-polyisobutene/
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 59S-90S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2010, pages 81-82
20 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

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

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

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

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

Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Dermatology Clinics and Research, August 2019, pages 239-271
  • Clinical Medicine and Research, December 2017, pages 75-87
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 34, Issue 2, Supplement, September 2015, pages 5S-69S
  • Molecules, February 2015, pages 2, 492-2, 509
  • British Journal of Dermatology, October 2010, pages 695-703
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Amides, wheat-germ-oil, N-[2-(N-(2-carboxymethyl)-N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)amino)ethyl]-, disodium salts

24 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

24th 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
25 Quartz Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Quartz is a mineral consisting chiefly of silicon dioxide

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

26th 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
Humectant, Exfoliant, Plant extract, Texture agent

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Peach, Prunus persica, Rosaceae

28 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

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

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Lemon Niacinamide Glow?

WATER, KAOLIN, BENTONITE, ILLITE, GLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BETAINE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, NIACINAMIDE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, CITRUS LIMON PEEL POWDER, POLYACRYLATE-13, XANTHAN GUM, MONTMORILLONITE, ASCORBIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PARFUM, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DISODIUM WHEATGERMAMPHODIACETATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, QUARTZ, TOCOPHEROL, PRUNUS PERSICA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE.

What are the active ingredients in Lemon Niacinamide Glow?

NIACINAMIDE, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE.

How do I use Lemon Niacinamide Glow?

After washing your face, gently spread evenly, avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Gently massage. After 10-15 minutes, when the mask has dried, gently wash off with lukewarm water.

What skin types is Lemon Niacinamide Glow good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Lemon Niacinamide Glow 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 Lemon Niacinamide Glow fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Lemon Niacinamide Glow 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 Lemon Niacinamide Glow fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Lemon Niacinamide Glow contain alcohol?

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

Is Lemon Niacinamide Glow silicone free?

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

Does Lemon Niacinamide Glow contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Lemon Niacinamide Glow paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Lemon Niacinamide Glow?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Benzoyl peroxide, AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Lemon Niacinamide Glow?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Lemon Niacinamide Glow have?

It lists 29 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Lemon Niacinamide Glow?

Mary&May, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Mary&May
Country
Korea

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