
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Vitamin C serum with multiple variants/ingredients
FEATURES
Light weight on skin, Enriched with Kakadu plums, Moisturises effectively, Non greasy texture, Improves skin feel, Gives smooth skin, Skin feels nourished, No skin irritation
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
No skin irritation
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Reduces Skin Dullness Fights Free Radicals Promotes Skin HealthBudget
Affordable (under โน30) Converted To Inr But Price Is โน254 Which Is About Usd 3 So Categorizing In Mid-range ($30-$75) Range Is Inaccurate In Inr; Correct Category In Inr Terms Is Mid-range So: Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Lakme Says
Product Description:
Introducing the Lakme 9to5 VitC facial serum. Lakme's first vitamin C serum in a revolutionary light weight formula that is enriched with the richest known source of Vitamin C Kakadu Plum. This superfood is known to contain 100X more Vitamin C than oranges! Vitamin C also known as the beauty vitamin, is a powerhouse of antioxidants which is known to provide a healthy skin barrier that can fight multiple skin problems like ageing, pollution & sun damage and dullness of skin! Truly magical! Lakme 9to5 VitC harnesses the power of this potent vitamin C and is designed to reduce skin dullness by fighting free radicals and promoting skin health. So you get nourished, smooth skin with improved texture. Whats more! Its easy to carry pack is handbag friendly that is perfect for your on the go lifestyle. Key features: Light weight on skin, Enriched with Kakadu plums, Moisturises effectively, Non greasy texture, Improves skin feel, Gives smooth skin, Skin feels nourished, No skin irritation. For best results use the Lakme 9to5 VitC facial serum twice daily morning and night on freshly cleansed face and follow it up with the Lakme 9to5 VitC day/night cream in the am or pm respectively.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
2%-Vitamin-C,7%-Niacinamide,10%-Vitamin-C-Pro,1%-Glycolic-Acid,10%-Retinol-Pro-Complex,Salicylic-Acid,10%-Hyaluronic-Acid
Key Ingredients
Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Retinol Complex
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