Dot & Key
Dot & Key 10% Vitamin C+E, 5% Niacinamide Face Serum For Glowing Skin, Fights Pigmentation Dark Spot, 20 ml
Dot & Key 10% Vitamin C+E, 5% Niacinamide Face Serum For Glowing Skin, Fights Pigmentation Dark Spot, 20 ml
Dot & Key
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WHAT IS IT?
Face Serum with multiple actives including Vitamin C, Niacinamide and Vitamin E
FEATURES
Fades hyperpigmentation for even-toned skin, Treats dullness & dark spots for visibly glowing skin, Boosts collagen for firmer skin, Beginner friendly with 10% Vitamin C concentrate, Lightweight, oil-free & fragrance-free
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sensitive
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Oil-free, Fragrance-free, Silicone-free, Preservative-Free
Who Is It For?
All Genders No Explicit Age Range MentionedWhat Does It Help With?
Hyperpigmentation Dullness Dark Spots Firmness Of Skin Collagen BoostBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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Product Description:
Looking for the perfect glow potion for your skin? Meet Dot & Key 10% Vitamin C+E Super Bright Face Serum powered by Triple Antioxidant Action for even-toned, glowing & firm skin. Infused with Active Fusion Technology of re-energising Silician Blood Orange & 10% Vitamin C, it nourishes your skin with the best of nature+science in every drop. While triple vitamin C treats hyperpigmentation & dullness, 5% Niacinamide fades dark spots & vitamin E provides a healthy skin texture. Lightweight, oil-free & fragrance-free, this serum is beginner friendly too!
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
silician-blood-orange,vitamin-c,niacinamide,vitamin-e
Key Ingredients
Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Vitamin E, Silician Blood Orange
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