
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Vitamin C Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, contains natural extracts and antioxidants
FEATURES
Brightens and firms skin, hydrates skin, strengthens skinโs natural barriers, slows premature aging, checks excess melanin production, aids cellular regeneration, restores barrier strength
BEST FOR
dry
CHECKS
Does not mention sulfates, parabens, silicones, fragrance, alcohol, PEGs, microplastics, oils
Who Is It For?
No Specific Age Range Or Gender MentionedWhat Does It Help With?
Uneven Skin Tone Dullness Dehydration First Signs Of AgeingBudget
Affordable (under โน30) - (but Shown Price โน199 Inr Which Is Approx 2.5 To 3 Usd Considering Inr Pricing - Categorized As Affordable)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Be Soulfull Says
Product Description:
Glow up your skin with a cocktail blend of natural extracts and antioxidants. Rich in Vitamin C a proven ingredient for brightening and firming Licorice Root Extract for skinlightening and Niacinamide a form of Vitamin B3 that reduces discoloration our brightening serum not only firms and hydrates the skin but also strengthens its natural barriers.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Key Ingredients
Vitamin C, Licorice Root Extract, Niacinamide
Ingredients Details
Licorice Root Extract
Common Name(s): Licorice root extract,licorice extract,glycyrrhiza extract
CAS Number: 84775-66-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Brightens skin and reduces hyperpigmentation through glabridin tyrosinase inhibition while calming inflammation.
Why It's Used: Combined brightening + soothing in one botanical โ ideal for hyperpigmentation with skin reactivity where brightening actives (ahas, retinoids) increase sensitivity.
How It Works: Glabridin inhibits uvb-induced melanin synthesis and tyrosinase activity. isoliquiritigenin inhibits melanocyte-stimulating hormone (msh). glycyrrhizinic acid inhibits prostaglandin synthesis for anti-inflammatory activity. licochalcone a inhibits nf-kb.
Typically Found In: Brightening serums,anti-inflammatory formulas,post-sun products,sensitive skin brightening
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Glabridin tyrosinase inhibition,anti-inflammatory,post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ glycyrrhiza glabra root-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glabridin's tyrosinase inhibition mechanism differs from both kojic acid (copper chelation) and arbutin (substrate competition) โ it inhibits the enzyme's catalytic conformation without substrate competition, providing a third distinct brightening mechanism suitable for formulation with the other inhibitor types for synergistic brightening.
Last Verified: Cosing database,yokota et al. glabridin study,plenkov et al. licorice review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Niacinamide
Common Name(s): Vitamin b3,nicotinamide,pyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS Number: 98-92-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reduces visible pore size, regulates sebum production, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture and tone.
Why It's Used: It is used because it addresses multiple skin concerns at once without irritation, making it suitable for all skin types. it is stable in formulations and pairs well with most other actives.
How It Works: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, reducing hyperpigmentation. it also stimulates ceramide synthesis to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces inflammation by modulating cytokine activity.
Typically Found In: Serums,moisturizers,toners,cleansers,eye creams,sunscreens,primers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin
Secondary Functions: Barrier repair,brightening,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes โ synthetic origin
Source Notes: Commercially produced via synthesis from nicotinic acid or 3-cyanopyridine. no animal-derived sources used in cosmetic-grade niacinamide.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ one of the best-tolerated actives for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Extensively studied and considered very safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant systemic toxicity concerns at topical concentrations.
Works Well With: Retinol,peptides,ahas/bhas,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,zinc,vitamin c,spf
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) may theoretically convert to niacin โ use at different times if using pure l-ascorbic acid above 15%
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Niacinamide is a precursor to nad+ and nadp+, coenzymes vital to cellular energy metabolism. its benefits for dna repair and mitochondrial function make it a key ingredient in anti-aging strategies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,pubmed clinical studies
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Vitamin C
Common Name(s): Vitamin c,cosmetic active,established function
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function โ skin conditioning, antioxidant protection, active biological benefit, or formulation function โ at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Vitamin c has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,vitamin c technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12