
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Serum Cream with 4 main active ingredients
FEATURES
Lightweight, quick-absorbing, enriched with antioxidants, hydrates and evens skin tone, supports skin barrier function, dermatologically tested
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Does not contain animal-derived ingredients, harsh chemicals
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Brightening Hydration Evening Skin Tone Fighting Free Radicals From Sun ExposureBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Himalaya Says
Product Description:
Himalaya Brightening Vitamin C Orange Face Serum Cream is a lightweight and quick-absorbing formula that is infused with serum. Enriched with Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid, this formula with a Phyto-Vitamin Complex intensely hydrates and enhances skin brightness for visibly radiant and even-toned skin. It is dermatologically tested and packed with antioxidants to help fight free radicals from sun exposure. The serum supports skin barrier function for a radiant-looking skin.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Vitamin-C,Orange,Niacinamide,Hyaluronic-Acid
Key Ingredients
Vitamin C, Orange, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid
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