
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Facewash with multiple active ingredients
FEATURES
Gentle exfoliation, Dermatologically tested, Suitable for all skin types, Helps boosts skin cell turnover, Reduces pigmentation, Brightens skin, Removes dust, oil, and makeup gently
BEST FOR
normal
CHECKS
No harsh scrubbing needed
Who Is It For?
No Explicit Mention Of Age Or Gender Generally For All Skin TypesWhat Does It Help With?
Brightening Gentle Exfoliation Reducing Pigmentation Skin RenewalBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Lakme Says
Product Description:
Introducing the Lakme Glycolic Illuminate Face Wash from the Skin Ultime Collection your secret to achieving a bright and glowing complexion. This luxurious facewash offers a unique creamy texture thats powered by the exfoliating properties of glycolic acid and makes you feel like a fashionista with every wash. This face wash provides gentle exfoliation and imparts skin-softening properties, is dermatologically tested and is suitable for individuals with normal, dry, oily, or combination skin types. No matter your skin type it promises to deliver a bright, illuminating sheen. Whether you're preparing for the day ahead or unwinding in the evening this face wash is the perfect first step to your daily skincare routine. Experience the magic of glycolic acid, known to help skin renewal and helps boosts skin cell turnover. It works to reduce pigmentation, revealing a brighter and more even complexion. In just 14 days, you'll notice a remarkable 80% increase in your skinโs brighteness, giving you a show-stopping sheen that's hard to ignore. Discover the potential of brighter skin with the Lakme Glycolic Illuminate Face Wash. It effortlessly removes dust, oil, and makeup without the need for harsh scrubbing, ensuring a gentle and refreshing experience for your skin. Get ready to shine in the spotlight with its gentle exfoliation, thorough cleansing, and suitability for all skin types. Enhance your daily skincare routine and unveil your natural glow today!
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
glycolic-acid,vitamin-e,salicylic-acid,strawberry-crรจme,strawberry-vitamin-c,lemon-vitamin-c,vitamin-c,niacinamide,hyaluronic-acid
Key Ingredients
glycolic acid, vitamin E, salicylic acid
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