Numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum
A antioxidant-rich serum by Numbuzin — featuring Niacinamide (reduces redness) and Tranexamic Acid (fades melasma).
47 of 47 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Barrier-support ingredients present
Ceramide NP help reinforce the skin barrier.
Category breakdown
Antioxidant · 10Humectant · 8Active · 6Soothing · 6Other · 6Emollient · 5Solvent / vehicle · 4Preservative · 1Barrier support · 1
Relationships
Works well together
Tranexamic Acid + NiacinamideTranexamic Acid + ArbutinBifida Ferment Lysate + NiacinamideArbutin + NiacinamideArbutin + Ascorbic AcidSodium Hyaluronate + NiacinamideSodium Hyaluronate + GlycerinGlycerin + Ceramide NP2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid + Niacinamide2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid + Tocopherol2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid + Tranexamic AcidAdenosine + NiacinamideGlutathione + Ascorbic AcidGlutathione + TocopherolCeramide NP + NiacinamideBeta-Glucan + NiacinamideDipotassium Glycyrrhizate + NiacinamideTocopherol + Ascorbic AcidAscorbyl Glucoside + NiacinamideAscorbyl Glucoside + TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate + Ascorbic AcidThioctic Acid + TocopherolThioctic Acid + Ascorbic AcidThioctic Acid + Niacinamide
Full ingredient breakdown
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An extract from the fruit of Vaccinium vitis-idaea (lingonberry) rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids, and vitamin C providing antioxidant, brightening, and anti-inflammatory benefits.
3
A versatile vitamin B3 derivative with multiple benefits.
4
Pro-vitamin B5 that soothes and hydrates.
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A brightening active particularly effective on stubborn pigmentation.
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A sugar alcohol humectant derived from glucose that draws moisture into the skin and improves product texture.
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A probiotic-derived ferment lysate that supports the skin barrier and protects against oxidative stress.
12
An extract from Chondrus crispus (Irish moss), a red alga rich in carrageenan polysaccharides and minerals, used as a hydrating, film-forming, and soothing ingredient.
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An extract from sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) that naturally contains glycolic acid and polysaccharides, providing mild exfoliation and humectant moisture retention.
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A gentle brightening agent that inhibits pigment formation.
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The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.
17
Neem flower extract used to soothe and condition the skin.
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An extract of holy basil (tulsi) leaves rich in antioxidant and soothing compounds.
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Neem leaf extract, traditionally used to calm and condition blemish-prone skin.
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An extract of turmeric root rich in curcumin, offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.
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A mineral-rich red algae extract used to hydrate and condition the skin.
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A mushroom-derived polysaccharide humectant with a small particle size for lightweight hydration.
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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An ether derivative of L-ascorbic acid in which the 3-OH position is protected by an ethyl group, making it stable in water-based formulas. Converts to Vitamin C inside skin cells. Used widely in Japanese brightening products (Shiseido, Elixir) as a quasi-drug-adjacent brightening active.
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A chamomile-derived soothing agent.
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A nucleoside used at low concentrations to help smooth the look of fine lines; a common K-beauty anti-aging active.
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A gentle soothing and skin-conditioning agent.
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A tripeptide antioxidant valued in skincare for its skin-brightening and free-radical-scavenging effects.
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A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier.
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A polysaccharide humectant that hydrates and calms; often compared to hyaluronic acid.
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A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.
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Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.
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Pure vitamin C; a potent antioxidant and brightener.
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A stable, water-soluble vitamin C derivative that converts to ascorbic acid in skin. Gentler and more shelf-stable than pure L-ascorbic acid.
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The stable ester form of vitamin E that converts to active tocopherol in skin; a common, shelf-stable antioxidant.
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An antioxidant naturally found in skin cells.
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Alpha-lipoic acid, a fast-acting antioxidant that is both water- and fat-soluble, letting it work throughout the skin to neutralize free radicals.