
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Vitamin C serum with dual brightening complex, 4 key vitamins
FEATURES
Contains 10% 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C derivative), Niacinamide, Vitamins E, B2 and B5; reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation; improves skin texture; minimizes pores; boosts skin elasticity; minimizes fine lines; gentle formulation without stinging sensation
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Does not cause stinging sensation or warm tingling
Who Is It For?
All Genders Age Range Not SpecifiedWhat Does It Help With?
Brightening Skin; Reducing Dark Spots And Hyperpigmentation; Improving Skin Texture; Minimizing Pores; Boosting Elasticity; Minimizing Fine LinesBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
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Key Information
What Klairs Says
Product Description:
Recharge your skin's radiance with The Dear, Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum, a brightening and anti-aging multivitamin serum that helps you achieve radiant, youthful and healthy-looking skin. It is formulated with a Dual Brightening Complex consisting of 10% 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a potent Vitamin C derivative that helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, and Niacinamide that helps improve skin texture and minimize the appearance of pores. Additional ingredients like Vitamin E, B2 and B5 boost skin elasticity and minimize fine lines.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
3-O-Ethyl-Ascorbic-Acid,Niacinamide,Vitamin-E,Vitamin-B2,Vitamin-B5
Key Ingredients
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5
Ingredients Details
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