The Face Shop Niacinamide 10% Serum for Face — Caffeine & Peptide, Lightweight Oil-Control

The Face Shop Alltimate Niacinamide 10% Serum is a lightweight Korean face serum formulated to visibly reduce enlarged pores and help control excess oil with 10% niacinamide, 1% caffeine and peptide-active support.

This fast-absorbing serum blends high-concentration niacinamide with caffeine, peptides and skin-supporting humectants to target the look of uneven texture, shine and pore prominence while remaining non-comedogenic and suitable for many sensitive skin types. The formula layers easily under moisturizer and sunscreen and uses several calming and stabilizing ingredients to reduce irritation risk.

How does this serum help reduce pores and excess oil?

The serum focuses on visual improvement of pores and surface shine rather than permanent pore-size change. Niacinamide at a 10% concentration helps refine skin texture and balance oil production, while caffeine helps temporarily tighten the appearance of the skin for a smoother look.

• 10% niacinamide: supports texture smoothing and oil regulation.
• 1% caffeine: provides a tightening effect to reduce visible pore prominence.
• Lightweight vehicle: fast absorption minimizes greasy residue.

Is this formulation gentle enough for sensitive or acne-prone skin?

The formula is designed to be non-comedogenic and includes soothing and moisturizing ingredients like panthenol, allantoin and propanediol to help maintain barrier function. Because it avoids heavy oils and includes calming agents, many users with reactive skin can incorporate it, but patch testing is recommended with active ingredients at higher concentrations.

• Panthenol and allantoin: skin-soothing, barrier-supporting additives.
• Non-comedogenic base: reduces risk of pore-clogging.
• Packed with humectants: butylene glycol and propanediol for hydration without heaviness.

How should I use this serum in my daily routine?

Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, and before heavier creams or oils. Use one to two drops across the face morning and evening, following with moisturizer and sunscreen during daytime to protect results and skin health.

• Morning: cleanse, tone, apply serum, moisturize, then SPF.
• Evening: cleanse, apply serum, follow with preferred night moisturizer.
• Patch test new actives and introduce gradually if combining with other strong ingredients.

What key ingredients other than niacinamide should I know about?

Beyond niacinamide and caffeine, the formula contains peptides and antioxidants to support skin resilience and protect against environmental stressors. Moisturizing agents and stabilizers ensure a comfortable feel and reliable shelf stability.

• Peptides and adenosine: support elasticity and skin tone appearance.
• Tocopherol (vitamin E) and ascorbyl palmitate: antioxidant protection and formulation stability.
• Glycosyl trehalose and hydrogenated starch hydrolysate: humectants that maintain hydration.

Who is this for? This serum is aimed at people who want a non-greasy, active-driven product to visibly minimize pore appearance, reduce surface oiliness and improve skin texture. It suits combination to oily skin types and those with sensitive skin who tolerate niacinamide and caffeine; anyone introducing concentrated actives should patch-test and add slowly to their routine.

Ingredients

WATER/EAU, NIACINAMIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, PANTHENOL, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAFFEINE, POLYSORBATE 20, GLYCOSYL TREHALOSE, TROXERUTIN, HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, SARCOSINE, ALLANTOIN, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, ADENOSINE, DISODIUM EDTA, SERINE, ARGININE, HYDROXYPHENYL PROPAMIDOBENZOIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE