AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 50ml
Description
Built for the stretch when everything else is too much.
What this serum does
A 50 ml serum, formulated to hold water in the surface, calm the look of redness and soften the surface.
The actives, near the top of the list
Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate sit at number 3 and number 4 of 25 — an ingredient list runs in order of quantity, so those are among the largest parts of what is in the bottle.
You can check it against the full list further down.
Key ingredients
| Ingredient | What it is, and what it is used for |
|---|---|
| Niacinamide | Nicotinamide (vitamin B3). Studied for signalling to skin cells rather than sitting on top; studied for evening out tone; studied for breakout-prone skin. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Sodium salt of hyaluronic acid. A material skin already contains, so it reads as its own; used to pull in water and hold it. |
| Glutathione | Tripeptide of glutamate, cysteine and glycine. Listed as fragrance, reducing agent. |
| Allantoin | Heterocyclic diureide. Used to calm irritation. |
| Squalane | Saturated hydrocarbon, hydrogenated squalene. A material skin already contains, so it reads as its own; used to soften by filling the gaps between surface cells. |
| Glycerin | Polyol. A material skin already contains, so it reads as its own; used to pull in water and hold it. |
| Propanediol | Plant-derived diol. Dissolves the rest so the formula stays one liquid; used to pull in water and hold it. |
| Erythritol | Sugar alcohol. Listed as humectant, skin-conditioning agent (humectant). |
| Butylene Glycol | Diol. Used to pull in water and hold it; dissolves the rest so the formula stays one liquid. |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate | Polyglyceryl ester. Lets oily soil rinse away with water; keeps oil and water from separating. |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | Extract of Calendula officinalis flower. Listed as fragrance, skin-conditioning agent (miscellaneous). |
| Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract | Extract of Carica papaya fruit. Listed as skin-conditioning agent. |
How the formula works together
Three groups of ingredients are doing the work here. Humectants — Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin and Propanediol among others — draw water into the surface. Allantoin works on the look of redness. Squalane sits on top and slow how fast that water leaves.
Humectants and emollients and lipids are the pairing that matters here: water pulled in by one, held there by the other. That is the difference between skin that feels comfortable an hour after application and skin that feels comfortable at bedtime.
How to use it
- Apply a small amount to the entire face or targeted areas.
- Gently pat until fully absorbed.
Details
| Size | 50 ml |
| Made in | Korea |
| Ingredients | 25, published in full below |
Full ingredient list
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Erythritol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Malpighia Glabra (Acerola)Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chlorphenesin, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Glutathione, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
In label order, unedited.
Shipping
Ships from Korea.
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