A niacinamide and Melasyl serum that fades dark spots and smooths wrinkles
Vichy Liftactiv Specialist B3 Serum is an anti-dark spot and anti-wrinkle serum for all skin types and phototypes. Its core is Melasyl, a patented molecule that helps limit excess melanin, alongside 8% niacinamide to even out skin tone and 1% tranexamic acid. A peeling complex of 1.5% glycolic acid, 2% urea and 5% HEPES gently exfoliates to boost cell renewal and radiance. Vitamin Cg adds antioxidant care, and peptides help firm the skin.
The texture
A light, fluid serum that absorbs quickly and leaves no stickiness, just soft, hydrated skin. It is fragrance-free and layers easily under a moisturiser.
Who it suits
- Sun spots, age spots and post-blemish marks
- Uneven tone with first wrinkles
- All skin tones and phototypes
- Sensitive skin that tolerates gentle acids
Worth knowing before you buy: The glycolic acid and urea exfoliate, so wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day while using it.
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- Texture: fluid serum
- Skin type: all skin types and phototypes, including sensitive
- Concerns: dark spots, uneven tone, wrinkles
- When to apply: morning and evening
- Age: 25+
- Main benefits: helps correct and prevent dark spots, evens tone, smooths wrinkles, boosts radiance
- Formulated without: fragrance, alcohol
How to use
Morning and evening, apply 3 to 4 drops to clean, dry skin of the face before your moisturiser. Avoid the eye and lip area. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen in the morning.
Active ingredients
- Melasyl: patented molecule that helps limit excess melanin
- Niacinamide (8%): evens skin tone and strengthens the skin barrier
- Tranexamic acid (1%): helps reduce dark spots
- Glycolic acid, urea and HEPES: gentle peeling complex for cell renewal
- Vitamin Cg (ascorbyl glucoside): antioxidant, boosts radiance
- Peptides and Cystoseira extract: help firm the skin and limit pigmentation
Ingredients
AQUA / WATER / EAU · NIACINAMIDE · BUTYLENE GLYCOL · HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID · GLYCERIN · PENTYLENE GLYCOL · PROPANEDIOL · HYDROXYETHYL UREA · GLYCOLIC ACID · ARGININE · TRANEXAMIC ACID · HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN · ALLANTOIN · CITRIC ACID · CYSTOSEIRA TAMARISCIFOLIA EXTRACT · SODIUM HYDROXIDE · TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE · 2-MERCAPTONICOTINOYL GLYCINE · ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE · DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · XANTHAN GUM · CI 16035 / RED 40
Formulations are updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Always check the packaging you receive.
Manufacturer information
Brand: Vichy France (Cosmétique Active International / Cosmétique Active France)
Address: TSA 75000, 93584 Saint-Ouen Cedex, France
EAN: 3337875734905
