Nineless B-Boost 22% Niacinamide Serum 30ml

Values: 100% Genuine · Pregnancy-Safe (see Safety section) · Fragrance-Free · Halal-Friendly* · Vegan-Friendly* · Wudu-Compatible

Persistent shine and visible pores in Mauritius' heat can feel like your skin is working against you no matter how carefully you cleanse — that frustration is real, and it is usually a sebum-regulation and tone problem, not a hygiene problem.

PIH vs PIE: Niacinamide targets Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) — brown/dark marks left behind by melanin overproduction after acne or irritation — by interrupting melanosome transfer to surface skin cells. It does not address Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE), the pink/red marks caused by damaged capillaries; those respond better to centella asiatica or time.

Pros: Very high active concentration for users who have already built tolerance; dual pore/tone mechanism (niacinamide + NAG); fragrance-free; triple hyaluronic acid complex softens the drying feel some strong niacinamide formulas have.
Caveats: Not beginner-friendly at 22%; N-Acetyl Glucosamine concentration is not disclosed; contains one FA-conditional emulsifier (see the Sensory and Chemical Profile section below) so is not a blanket "FA-safe" recommendation.

Classification: YELLOW (14+ with guidance). Niacinamide itself is not on the strict clinical-actives trigger list (retinoids, BPO, high-% acids), but 22% is a concentrated, advanced-strength formula — not a basic hydrator — so this is not appropriate as a first skincare product for a tween just starting out.

Packaging is a plain clinical-style serum bottle, not youth-marketed, so there is no packaging-trap concern here.

For a teen or true skincare beginner, the brand's own B-Boost 10% Niacinamide Serum (verified in stock) is the age-appropriate starting point, with room to step up to this 22% formula later once tolerance is established.

Compatibility checklist: Bedside-compatible (no sink needed) — yes. Requires rinsing — no. Requires precise dosage — no, 2-3 drops is forgiving.

Applicable with unwashed hands — not ideal, but low-risk in a pinch since it is not pH-dependent like an acid. Requires wait time — a short 30-60 second pause before moisturizer is enough.

Minimum viable routine position: Yes — this can be one of just 2-3 products (cleanser, this serum, moisturizer/SPF) on a bare-bones day.

Sensory note: Watery, non-tacky texture with no strong scent, which makes it one of the easier active serums to tolerate when you don't have energy for a full routine.

Step 1 — When: AM or PM, or both once tolerated.
Step 2 — How much: 2-3 drops, face only.
Step 3 — How: Pat into clean, slightly damp skin after toner; do not rub.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Gentle cleanse (optional) → 2. Hydrating toner → 3. NINELESS B-Boost 22% Niacinamide Serum (2-3 drops, pat in, wait 30-60s) → 4. Moisturizer → 5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (mandatory).

In Mauritius' humid mornings, the glycerin and triple hyaluronic acid complex in this serum draw moisture from the humid air rather than pulling it from deeper skin layers, which is one reason humectant-forward serums like this perform especially well here.

This product is not photosensitizing, so no AM restriction applies — but at 22% niacinamide, a consistent SPF habit matters more, not less, since any brightening gains from reduced melanosome transfer are undone without daily sun protection.

1. Double cleanse if wearing sunscreen/makeup → 2. Hydrating toner → 3. NINELESS B-Boost 22% Niacinamide Serum (2-3 drops, pat in, wait 30-60s) → 4. Moisturizer → 5. Occlusive seal if your skin runs dry overnight.

PM is when most people find this formula's sebum-regulating effect most noticeable, since overnight is when the skin naturally repairs its barrier and niacinamide supports ceramide synthesis during that window.

If you skin-cycle with an exfoliant or retinoid, this niacinamide serum can safely accompany Recovery nights (Nights 3-4) — see the Weekly Planner below for how to place it around an acid or retinoid lane.

Technique: Pat/press into skin — do not rub. Friction degrades the formula's film and increases irritation risk, which matters more at this concentration than in a gentler product.

Required skin state: Slightly damp (post-toner) is ideal; the serum spreads more evenly and feels less tacky than on bone-dry skin.

Wait time: 30-60 seconds before your next layer, so the water-phase actives have time to settle rather than being diluted or pilled by the next product.

Hands deliver 100% of product. Cotton pads absorb approximately 30-40%. Use hands with this serum rather than a cotton pad.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: Viscosity ladder runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 min if going outdoors. Default amounts: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face, +1 finger for neck. Hydrators sit best on slightly damp skin; exfoliating acids and retinoids need dry skin. If the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional) → 2. pH-Prep/Balancing Toner (optional) → 3. Hydrating Toner Layers (1-3, optional) → 4. Essence (optional) → 5. Mist/Thermal Water (optional) → 6. Booster/Soothing Serum (optional) → 7. Antioxidant Lane (optional, one only) → 8. Pigment Support Lane (optional, one only) → 9. Hydration Serum Lane (optional) → 10. Oil-Control/Sebum-Regulating Lane (niacinamide — this product's slot) → 11. Peptides/Growth-Factor Lane (optional) → 12. Eye Serum/Cream (optional) → 13. Moisturizer → 14. Optional Sealing Layer (only if dry/AC) → 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) → 16. Lip SPF (optional).

In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack: 1. Micellar (optional pre-cleanse) → 2. Oil Cleanser/Balm (if SPF/makeup) → 3. Water Cleanser → 4. pH-Prep Toner (optional) → 5. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional) → 6. Essence (optional) → 7. Soothing/Barrier Serum (optional) → 8. [Anchor Product] — NINELESS B-Boost 22% Niacinamide Serum (2-3 drops, wait 30-60s) → 9. Targeted Serum (optional, only if non-conflicting) → 10. Moisturizer → 11. Sleeping Mask (optional) → 12. Occlusive Seal (optional) → 13. Spot Treatment/Pimple Patch (as needed) → 14. Lip Sleeping Mask (optional).

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: One-lane rule — Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers.

Rung: Water-thin to light-fluid tier — apply after watery toners/essences, before moisturizer and any oil.

Layering rule: Thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase. This serum is entirely water-phase, so it goes on before any cream, balm, or facial oil.

Phase compatibility: Water-phase, non-silicone, non-oil. It layers cleanly under both gel and cream moisturizers without needing extra wait time to avoid pilling with most bases.

Rest days: If you notice any stinging, tightness, or flaking, drop to once-daily (PM only) for a week rather than twice daily, and add a rest day between any other active.

Overuse warning: Twice daily is the practical ceiling for this formula. Exceeding this — or layering it under a separate strong acid or retinoid every night — does NOT produce faster results. It produces barrier damage.

Purging vs. reaction: Niacinamide is not a cell-turnover accelerant the way retinoids or acids are, so classic "purging" is unlikely from this product. Any new breakouts in NEW areas, burning, swelling, or hives point to a reaction, not purging — stop use and follow the 72-Hour Barrier Reset described in the Safety and Patch Test Protocol section below if this happens.

Prerequisites: Before starting this product, your routine MUST already include a daily SPF habit and at least 2-4 weeks of comfortable tolerance to a lower-strength niacinamide product (5-10%). Without these foundations, this product causes more harm than benefit.

Graduation ladder: Step up from the verified in-stock NINELESS B-Boost 10% Niacinamide Serum once you've comfortably tolerated it for several weeks. There is no need to jump straight to 22% as a first niacinamide product.

Barrier index gate: If your skin stings on moisturizer, feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing, or shows visible flaking — your barrier is below threshold. Start with a plain, fragrance-free moisturizer like Purito SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Cream Unscented (verified in stock) first.

Enlarged-looking pores: Niacinamide's sebum-regulating effect reduces the oil buildup that makes pores look stretched and visible; N-Acetyl Glucosamine supports smoother-looking surface texture around the pore opening.

Uneven tone / PIH: Niacinamide inhibits melanosome transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes, fading the appearance of brown post-acne marks over time — this targets PIH, not PIE (see the PIH vs PIE note in At-a-Glance above).

Secondary benefits: Mild barrier-support via ceramide-synthesis stimulation at conventional niacinamide concentrations; the triple hyaluronic acid complex adds surface hydration.

What this product cannot do: Cannot physically shrink pore diameter (pores are fixed anatomical structures) — it only reduces the oil/debris that makes them look larger. Cannot lighten your natural skin tone — brightening means fading excess pigment, not changing your natural complexion. Cannot replace a dedicated exfoliant for textural bumps caused by clogged pores rather than surface roughness.

Every recommendation below is stock-verified via a live Shopify catalog lookup on 2026-09-16. If a pairing goes out of stock by the time you read this, ask our team on WhatsApp for a current alternative.

Pilling pairs: Stacking this under a second HA-heavy serum can pill on damp skin. Wait the full 30-60 seconds before your next layer and pat, don't rub, to avoid it.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which breaks down collagen, increases transepidermal water loss, and can worsen inflammatory breakouts and barrier weakness — a cycle that shows up as both increased oiliness and increased sensitivity at once.

Niacinamide's barrier-support and sebum-regulating action makes it a reasonable part of a stress-skin protocol, but at 22% it is not the gentle, low-risk choice for someone whose skin is already reactive from a high-stress period — the 10% sibling is the safer pick until stress-driven sensitivity settles.

Pre-period breakouts happen because progesterone causes the pore lining to physically swell, narrowing the opening and trapping sebum beneath — niacinamide's sebum-regulating action can help, but it will not eliminate hormonal breakouts on its own.

Permeability: Water-Permeable (Wudu-Compatible). This is a water-based, fast-absorbing serum with no occlusive waxes, silicones, or film-forming polymers heavy enough to block water contact with the skin.

Once absorbed (30-60 seconds), it leaves a light, non-occlusive finish rather than a physical film, which is why it is assessed as water-permeable.

Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: "Higher percentage always means better results." REALITY: Most niacinamide benefit is established at 2-5%, with irritation risk rising faster than benefit above 10%. A 22% formula is a genuine, real product — but it is a strength choice for tolerant, experienced skin, not proof of superior efficacy for everyone.

MYTH: "Niacinamide can shrink your pores permanently." REALITY: Pore size is largely genetic and fixed; niacinamide reduces the oil and debris that make pores look larger, which is a real, visible improvement — but it is not structural pore-shrinking.

MYTH: "You can't use Vitamin C and niacinamide together." REALITY: This is an outdated myth from older, less stable formulas. Modern niacinamide and Vitamin C formulas are generally compatible; the main real-world caution is flushing in already-reactive skin, which spacing the two by 10-15 minutes usually resolves.

AC environment warning: In air-conditioned environments, hyaluronic acid draws moisture FROM your deeper skin layers instead of from the air. Always seal this product with a proper moisturizer when in AC for extended periods, since this serum's humectant load (glycerin plus the triple HA complex) needs that seal to work in your favor rather than against you.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; hard water can leave a light calcium-stearate film after cleansing that makes skin feel tight. A pH-balancing toner before this serum helps counteract that residue and lets the niacinamide absorb more evenly.

Free Acid Value: Not applicable — this is not an acid-exfoliant product, and no pH has been publicly disclosed for it.

Full INCI list (sourced via cross-referenced retailer listings — StyleKorean and the Amazon Australia listing for this exact SKU; direct brand-site/INCIDecoder fetch was blocked by network egress at the time of writing):

Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Tripropylene Glycol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Arginine, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PVM/MA Copolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate.

*The 1% line position is an estimate based on typical formulating order, not a brand-confirmed cutoff.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, and Ethylhexylglycerin — a modern, paraben-free multi-functional preservative/booster combination rather than a single classic preservative.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free. No Parfum/Fragrance listed anywhere in the declared INCI.

Scent: No detectable added scent expected from this ingredient list.

EU 26 allergen screen: None detected in the declared INCI.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no ethanol or denatured alcohol appears in the ingredient list.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-Free: *Retailer/brand-positioning materials describe NINELESS as cruelty-free, but no formal third-party certificate was found. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit — no Leaping Bunny or PETA "Beauty Without Bunnies" listing was found for this brand during research.

Microplastic-Free: Not fully clear — the formula contains two synthetic polymer thickeners (Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer and PVM/MA Copolymer). Neither is a classic microbead/exfoliating microplastic, but they are synthetic polymers rather than naturally-derived thickeners; if you specifically avoid all synthetic polymers, note this.

MFDS classification: Not confirmed as a Functional Cosmetic (which would require additional Korean government efficacy testing beyond General Cosmetic registration) — treated as General Cosmetic.

Whitening translation: The Korean "미백" (mibaek) classification, where it applies to brightening products, means regulation of melanin production — fading dark spots to reveal your natural tone. It does NOT bleach skin or change your natural complexion.

Clinical evidence: Niacinamide as an ingredient class has strong, extensively published human clinical evidence at 2-5% concentrations for sebum regulation and pigment fading. No SKU-specific clinical trial at this product's 22% concentration was found.

Evidence confidence: Medium — high confidence in niacinamide's mechanism generally, lower confidence in claims specific to this exact 22% formula since no dedicated trial or independent lab analysis of this SKU was located.

FA safety: FA-Conditional. Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate — an isostearic acid ester in the ester/chain-length range that Malassezia-safety community lists flag as a potential feeding ingredient — is present mid-formula. This is not a blanket FA-unsafe product, but if you are actively managing fungal acne/Malassezia folliculitis, patch test carefully or consider the gentler sibling formula while confirming tolerance.

Assessment: Low. As a water-thin, non-silicone serum, this product rarely pills on its own.

Pilling risk rises if you stack it under a second thick humectant serum or apply your moisturizer before this serum has fully absorbed.

Mitigation: Apply on slightly damp skin, wait the full 30-60 seconds, and pat rather than rub the next layer on.

Fresh niacinamide serums are typically clear to very faintly off-white; a shift to a distinct yellow or amber tint over time can indicate niacin conversion/oxidation and is worth discontinuing if it happens.

Storage: Keep out of direct sun and away from bathroom heat/humidity extremes where possible — a bedroom drawer or cabinet outperforms a steamy bathroom shelf for a water-based serum like this.

Spoilage signs: Yellowing beyond the product's original color, a sour or off smell, separation that doesn't remix, or a change in texture. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: Apply to your inner forearm and wait 24 hours; if clear, test behind the ear for another 24 hours; only then begin facial use. This matters more than usual given the 22% concentration.

72-hour barrier reset: If you have an adverse reaction, STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF. No acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: Hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately and stop use.

1. Starting at 22% as a first-ever niacinamide product instead of building tolerance on a lower strength first.

2. Using it twice daily from day one instead of easing in.

3. Skipping moisturizer afterward, which can make a high-strength niacinamide formula feel unexpectedly drying.

4. Layering it under a separate strong exfoliating acid the same night, doubling the irritation load.

5. Assuming it will shrink pore size permanently rather than reduce the oil/debris that makes pores look larger.

Overuse threshold: More than twice daily provides no added benefit and raises irritation risk — this is the practical ceiling for this formula.

Usage math: At 2-3 drops per application from a 30ml bottle, expect roughly 150-200 total applications.

Lifespan: Used once daily, this bottle lasts approximately 5-6 months; used twice daily (the practical ceiling), approximately 2.5-3 months. Over-dosing (using far more than 2-3 drops per application) shortens this without improving results.

Reorder timing: Reorder about 2 weeks before you estimate you'll run out, to allow for shipping time.

This serum's job is sebum regulation and tone-evening at a concentrated dose; it sits in the water-phase, treatment-serum position of the routine, right before moisturizer.

AM: 1. Cleanse (optional) → 2. Toner → 3. NINELESS B-Boost 22% Niacinamide Serum (2-3 drops, wait 30-60s) → 4. Moisturizer → 5. Sunscreen (mandatory).
PM: 1. Double cleanse if wearing SPF/makeup → 2. Toner → 3. NINELESS B-Boost 22% Niacinamide Serum (2-3 drops, wait 30-60s) → 4. Moisturizer.

If your barrier currently stings on moisturizer: pause this product and run a barrier-only routine for 3-7 days first.
If you are in AC for most of the day: seal this serum with a proper moisturizer immediately, don't let the humectant layer sit unsealed.
If you are in your luteal phase and notice more sensitivity: drop to once-daily PM use that week rather than pushing through twice-daily.
If you already run a retinoid or acid lane: keep this niacinamide serum on the same night as that active (it doesn't conflict) but watch total irritation load and back off if your skin signals it's too much.

Bundle 1 — Barrier-safe pairing: This serum + Purito SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Cream Unscented + NINE LESS Essentials UV Shield Sun Cream SPF50+. Apply serum, seal with the fragrance-free cream, finish with SPF in the morning — a low-irritation way to run a high-strength active.

Bundle 2 — Same-brand dual-pathway brightening: This serum + NINE LESS B-Boost 1% Kojic Acid Serum (alternate nights) + NINE LESS Hydra-Max Deep Infusion Serum (hydration layer on off-nights) — covers two brightening mechanisms without stacking both at full strength on the same night.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with NINELESS B-Boost 22% Niacinamide Serum, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you want the niacinamide + pore-refining mechanism without the advanced-strength dose, the in-catalog NINE LESS B-Boost 10% Niacinamide Serum (verified in stock) delivers similar targeted benefits at a concentration with a much larger body of tolerability data behind it, in the same watery texture.

Choose B-Boost 22% Niacinamide Serum over B-Boost 10% Niacinamide Serum if you need higher active dose density for stubborn oil/tone concerns that plateaued on a lower strength: you already have proven, comfortable niacinamide tolerance and want to push further rather than switch mechanisms entirely.

State-gated upgrade triggers:
IF you've used the 10% version daily for 6+ weeks with zero irritation and still want more pore/tone improvement, THEN this 22% formula is a reasonable next step.
IF your barrier is currently compromised (stinging, flaking, tightness), THEN do not upgrade yet — repair barrier first.
IF you are sensitized from a recent reaction to any other active, THEN stay on the 10% version or pause actives entirely.
IF you are new to niacinamide altogether, THEN start at 10%, not 22%.
IF you have fungal-acne tendencies and haven't patch-tested Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate specifically, THEN test carefully before committing to this formula.

Timing and lane compatibility: Both AM and PM; occupies the Oil-Control/Sebum-Regulating lane in the routine encyclopedia; does not conflict with a separate exfoliant/retinoid lane the same night, but total irritation load should be monitored when combined.

Don't upgrade if: Your barrier is below threshold; you can't commit to daily SPF; you're already running another strong active and don't want to add irritation load; you're new to actives generally.

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, THIS is worth choosing. If not, the 10% alternative is sufficient and safer. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: high-strength sebum regulation and tone-evening via niacinamide. You do NOT need this if you already own an open, actively-used niacinamide serum at any strength — finish that one first.

Check your shelf for any open product with niacinamide as a headline active before buying a second one; with a typical 6-12 month PAO once opened, buying new while an old bottle expires unused is waste.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already run a 10%+ niacinamide serum (same mechanism, diminishing returns). Significant Benefit if your current routine has no niacinamide at all and you've already built active-tolerance elsewhere.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Brand profile: NINELESS (also seen as "NINE LESS") is a South Korean skincare brand whose products are organized into single-focus sub-lines — A-Control (azelaic acid), Molecule-Clear (single-acid exfoliants), B-Boost (niacinamide and kojic acid brightening), MELA-PRO (tranexamic acid), Hydra-Max (hydration), Root-Biome (scalp care), and an Essentials line including sunscreen. Parent company and founding year were not found in sources checked.

The brand's own stated philosophy is "Add 9, Deduct 9, Achieve Balance Devine" — positioning each product around adding nine beneficial ingredients while removing nine commonly-irritating ones, consistent with the fragrance-free, single-clear-active formulation pattern seen across this SKU and its B-Boost siblings.

Community reviews for this specific 22% product were not yet available in our research at the time of writing. This appears to be a newer or lower-volume listing than its 10% sibling — one major retailer showed zero customer reviews on file, and no dedicated review or Reddit thread specific to this exact formula was found despite searching Reddit, Amazon, YesStyle, and independent K-beauty review blogs.

For general context on niacinamide serums as a category, independent dermatological sources consistently describe well-formulated niacinamide products as effective for oil control and tone-evening at conventional strengths, with irritation being the most commonly reported issue at higher concentrations — consistent with the caution built into this description.

Sustainability: Check the packaging material printed on your bottle for local recycling guidance; the brand has not published a refill program for this SKU as far as our research found.

Is 22% niacinamide too strong for my skin? For most people who are new to niacinamide, yes — start with a 5-10% formula and build tolerance before moving to this concentration.

Can I use this with Vitamin C? Generally yes in modern formulas, though spacing the two by 10-15 minutes or using one AM and one PM reduces any flushing risk in reactive skin.

Will this actually shrink my pores? No — it reduces the oil and buildup that make pores look larger, which is a real visible improvement, but pore size itself is largely fixed by genetics.

Does this contain fragrance? No, the declared INCI has no Parfum/Fragrance ingredient.

Is this safe for fungal-acne-prone skin? It's FA-Conditional, not FA-Safe — one ingredient (Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate) is commonly flagged as a possible Malassezia feeder. Patch test if you manage fungal acne closely.

Niacinamide

A form of Vitamin B3 used topically to regulate oil, even tone, and support the skin's barrier.

N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG)

An amino sugar that is a building block for hyaluronic acid production in skin, often paired with niacinamide.

PIH

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation — brown/dark marks left after acne or irritation, caused by excess melanin.

PIE

Post-Inflammatory Erythema — red/pink marks from damaged capillaries after acne or irritation; different from PIH and not treated by niacinamide.

Barrier

The outermost layer of skin that keeps moisture in and irritants out; damage to it causes stinging, tightness, and flaking.

FA-Conditional

Contains an ingredient that may, in some people, feed Malassezia yeast (linked to fungal acne) — not a blanket unsafe rating, but worth patch-testing if you manage this condition.

Wudu-Compatible

A product physically thin/absorbent enough that water can still reach the skin during ablution.

Epidermal turnover

The natural cycle (roughly 28-60 days) in which skin cells are replaced, which is why most active ingredients need weeks to show visible results.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

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Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: Skin that has already comfortably tolerated a lower-strength niacinamide serum and wants a higher-dose option for stubborn pore visibility and uneven tone. Not the right starting point for beginners or currently reactive skin.

Key benefits: Genuinely high 22% niacinamide concentration with a real market precedent for this strength category; dual pore/tone mechanism with NAG; fragrance-free formula; triple hyaluronic acid complex softens the potential dryness of a high-strength formula.

Keep in mind: No SKU-specific clinical trial or independent review base exists yet for this exact concentration; one FA-conditional emulsifier is present; this is not appropriate for anyone with a currently compromised barrier.

Assessment: Consult Oncologist. This formula is fragrance-free and retinoid-free, which are generally favorable traits for treatment-sensitized skin, but the 22% niacinamide concentration is high enough that it should not be assumed safe without a conversation with your care team — treatment-sensitized skin often has a lower irritation threshold than the general population this concentration was informally benchmarked against.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.

Quick version: Week 1-2, introduce alone once daily (PM) and monitor for stinging or flushing. Week 3-4, add a second daily application only if week 1-2 was comfortable. Week 5+, layer in one supporting product only if needed. If irritation appears at any point, follow the 72-Hour Barrier Reset instead of repeating this schedule from day one.

This product must be introduced as the ONLY new product. Wait 14 days before adding anything else.

Antioxidant pollution defense: Tocopheryl Acetate (a Vitamin E ester) is present near the end of the ingredient list, offering mild antioxidant support — this is a supporting ingredient, not a dedicated pollution-defense formula, so don't rely on it alone during the July-November sugar cane burning season.

AC/humidity swing interaction: The glycerin and triple hyaluronic acid complex are humectants that pull moisture from the air when humidity is available (typical outdoors in Mauritius) but can pull from your own deeper skin layers during long stretches in dry, air-conditioned rooms — always seal with moisturizer in that scenario.

Decision point — End of Week 2: Any persistent redness or burning? YES → stay at Week 1-2 frequency for 2 more weeks. NO → proceed to Week 3.