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COSRX · Serum

The Niacinamide 15 Serum

Korea ranking #18 serumUS stock

A high-strength serum built on 15% niacinamide, aimed at excess oil, visible pores, and the dark marks left behind after breakouts. It has a light, gel-like feel that layers cleanly under the rest of a routine. Best for oilier and combination skin, or anyone comfortable with a potent niacinamide dose.

More detail

Niacinamide at 15% works to even out tone and post-blemish discoloration, support the skin barrier, and manage shine, while zinc PCA helps regulate sebum and acetyl glucosamine adds brightening and hydration, with vitamin E for antioxidant support. The formula is fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and lightly gel-like, with a brief tightening sensation as it sets. Apply a few drops after cleansing and toner, before moisturizer, morning and/or night. Because 15% is a high concentration, start slowly, every other day at first, and patch test, since strong niacinamide can cause temporary flushing or stinging on sensitive skin. Follow with sunscreen in the daytime when you're using it to fade dark spots.

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$21.25Best total · duties in
lightTexture · Serum
For: Oily · Combination · NormalAll tonesDark spots (PIH)Pores & Oil
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Skin fit ×45%
Evidence ×35%72
Practicality ×20%50
Ingredient check✓ all clear
Fragrance-free Fungal-acne safe No drying alcohol Essential-oil free No pregnancy-caution actives
NiacinamideMultitasker: fades dark spots & PIH, regulates oil, strengthens barrierZinc PCASebum-regulating mineral salt
Evidence checkGrade B
Grade BSolid transparency and consistent ratings; limited third-party clinical data (seed draft — verify before launch).
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What Korea says#18 serum
#18 serum · Korea ranking · Rank indicative — weekly verification pending
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Where to buybest total $21.25
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Amazon ✓ official
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Accepts: Visa · MC · Amex · Discover · Amazon Pay · Affirm
$23$23Shop →
Olive Young Global ✓ official
Ships from Korea 7–14d · +15% duty
Accepts: Cards · PayPal · Apple Pay · Alipay+
$18$9.70$27.70Shop →
COSRX official ✓ officialSALE −15%
Live store price · Brand's own US store
Accepts: Cards · PayPal (varies)
$21.25$25$21.25BESTShop →

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