What the brand claims
In the brand’s own words, quoted as written.
“Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion is a serum-textured formula designed to help fade the appearance of dark spots on the face, neck, chest, and arms, supporting a more even skin tone. It contains a 5% concentration of niacinamide, suitable for sensitive skin, and works to improve skin texture, hydrate, and strengthen the skin barrier.”
Quoted from the The Ordinary product page
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Ingredients19 ingredients
The full INCI list, as published by the brand.
Where to buy
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What we've checked so far
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What we looked at
- Full INCI list, cross-checked against the brand's published formula.
- 90-day price history across 4 retailers, excluding shipping.
- 923 external ratings aggregated from review sites and retailers.
What we did not look at
- Our formula assessment — queued, not yet run.
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What buyers say elsewhere
923 ratings from external review sites and retailers — scores only, we don't republish their words. Corol community reviews haven't started yet.
External average
4.8/ 5
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All 4 retailers
From €13.46 · Prices updated 2 days ago
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