Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads

Numbuzin

No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
50%
Combination (dry)
50%
Balanced
80%
Combination (oily)
90%
Oily
90%

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Ingredients
9
Benefits
6
Actives
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Double-sided toner pads with a smooth glutathione jelly side for tone-evening and hydration, and a cotton gauze side for gentle exfoliation. Formulated with glutathione, vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid to help fade hyperpigmentation and dark spots.

Key Insights

Benefits

9
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

6
AHA PHA Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol) Vitamin C

Risks

2
Alcohol
Synthetic polymer

About No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads

Overview

No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads is a watery-light toner pads from Numbuzin, a brand based in Korean. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 44 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Butylene Glycol, 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, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Hydroxyethyl Urea.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ascorbic Acid and Tranexamic Acid.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate and Maltodextrin.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits 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 fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain drying alcohol, 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 cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

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 essential oils
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains drying alcohol high in the list
  • 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

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced 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 17 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 13 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 8 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 5 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 4 ingredients

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Oil Control 2 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Blackhead Reducing 1 ingredient

    Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

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
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

2nd 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.

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

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

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

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

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

15th 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

16th 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

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt

Oil Control

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 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 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 (7)

Supporting ingredients (37)

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

Water Dipropylene Glycol Glycerin Propanediol Butylene Glycol Hydroxyethyl Urea Diethoxyethyl Succinate Hydroxyacetophenone Caprylyl Glycol Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Betaine Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Polyacrylate Disodium Edta Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Sodium Citrate Maltodextrin 1,2-hexanediol Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Pantolactone Tocopherol Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Tranexamic Acid Tremella Fuciformis Extract Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Ubiquinone Hydrogenated Lecithin Magnesium Chloride Alcohol Glutathione Polysorbate 80 Calcium Gluconate Pyridoxine HCL BHT Yeast Extract Cyanocobalamin

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

Contains

  • Drying alcohol

    Alcohol

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 "Toning" step.

  • Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

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, Polysorbate 80. 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
Alcohol, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 44 ingredients on the label.

11
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

9
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

8
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

7
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

6
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

4
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

3
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

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 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

2nd 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
3 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

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

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

4th 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
5 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

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
6 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

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

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
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butanedioic acid, bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ester

9 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
10 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

12 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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
13 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

14 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
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.

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
Active, Chelator

16th 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

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Texture agent

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt

Oil Control Synthetic polymer
7 scientific references
  • International Food Research Journal, February 2021, pages 44 - 55
  • Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, March 2018, pages 1, 611-1, 614
  • Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, November 2014, pages 18, 346-18, 351
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, November 2001, pages 1, 515-1, 520
  • United States Patent, April 2000, ePublication
  • https://wwwsocochemcom/is-sodium-polyacrylate-safehtml
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/acryco092018TARpdf
18 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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

19th 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
20 Sodium Citrate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator, pH adjuster

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

Trisodium citrate

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

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

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration
22 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

22nd 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
Roles
Plant extract

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

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae

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

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

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

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
26 Ascorbic Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant, pH adjuster

26th 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
27 Pantolactone Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-, (R)-

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Chirality, January 2022, pages 114–124
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, November 2020, pages 1–12
  • The Medical-Surgical Journal, September 2015, pages 938–943
28 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

28th 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

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

Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract is an extract of the Mushroom, Tremella Fuciformis

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

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
11 scientific references
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, December 2020 Supplement, page AB192
  • Nanomaterials, August 2020, pages 1-13
  • Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
  • Genes, February 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2019, pages 378-386
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, May 2019, pages 21-29
  • Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology, December 2018, pages 599-607
  • Nutrients, August 2017, pages 1-27
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January-March 2013, pages 4-11
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2006, pages 105-113
34 Ubiquinone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-decamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-tetracontadecaenyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-, (all-E)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
6 scientific references
  • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, March 2021, pages 282-288
  • Biofactors, November-December 2015, pages 383-390; 2008, pages 245-255; and 2005, pages 179-185
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2006, issue 1, pages 30-38
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2005, issue 4, pages 12-13
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, August 2001, Supplement, pages 1-4
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Ubiquinonepdf
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

35th 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
36 Magnesium Chloride 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.

Magnesium chloride

37 Alcohol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent, Preservative

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanol

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

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2019, pages 728–737
  • Clinical Cosmetic and Investigative Dermatology, April 2017, pages 147-153 and October 2014, pages 267-274
  • Nutrients, August 2017, pages 1-27
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011, pages 3, 940-3, 949
  • The Dermatologist, October 2011, volume 19, issue 10
  • Journal of Dermatologic Science, May 2010, pages 85-90
  • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, October 1994, pages 333-349
39 Polysorbate 80 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-

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

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Calcium gluconate

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

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Pyridinedimethanol, 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-, hydrochloride

42 BHT Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol

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

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Faex (EU),Yeast Extract (1),Yeast Extract (2),Yeast Extract (3),Yeast Extract (4),Yeast Extract (5)

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads?

WATER, NIACINAMIDE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, DIETHOXYETHYL SUCCINATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, BETAINE, CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, DISODIUM EDTA, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, SODIUM CITRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBIC ACID, PANTOLACTONE, TOCOPHEROL, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, TRANEXAMIC ACID, TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, UBIQUINONE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, ALCOHOL, GLUTATHIONE, POLYSORBATE 80, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, BHT, YEAST EXTRACT, CYANOCOBALAMIN.

What are the active ingredients in No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads?

NIACINAMIDE, CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL, GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBIC ACID, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE.

How do I use No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads?

STEP 1. In the toner step, gently swipe with the jelly side to hydrate STEP 2 (Optional) Leave on 3-5 mins as a mini mask for extra hydration STEP 3. Flip and swipe with the gauze side to gently exfoliate

What skin types is No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads good for?

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

Is No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads 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 No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polysorbate 80. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads 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 No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads fragrance free?

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

Does No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads contain alcohol?

Yes — it contains Alcohol.

Is No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads silicone free?

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

Does No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads contain essential oils?

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

Is No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads paraben free?

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

What can I layer with No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads?

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 No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads?

Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.

How many ingredients does No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads have?

It lists 44 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.

Who makes No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads?

Numbuzin, a brand based in Korean.

Brand
Numbuzin
Country
Korean

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