Real Niacinamide Serum vs Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide — Ingredient Comparison

NEOGEN

Real Niacinamide Serum

Serum · 39 ingredients · South Korea

The Real Niacinamide Serum from Neogen is a triple-action niacinamide serum that targets dark spots, evens skin tone, and strengthens the barrier. Blended with ferulic acid and alpha-bisabolol, it brightens, hydrates, and helps reduce redness and signs of premature aging.

Vegan

Arencia

Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide

Serum · 30 ingredients

A brightening serum formulated to target post-acne marks and uneven skin tone. Hyssop extract soothes stressed skin and supports the skin barrier, while niacinamide works to visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration. Vitamins A, C, and E provide antioxidant support to promote a clearer, more radiant complexion. Fragrance-free and suited to dry, combination, and normal skin types.

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Fragrance-free

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Vegan

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Price

$38

$22

$16 less

Key ingredients

L-Ascorbic Acid

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

Alpha Arbutin

A safe, stable brightener without the risks of hydroquinone.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

ZINC PCA

Controls oil and calms blemish-prone skin.

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

L-Ascorbic Acid

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant