numbuzin Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad for combination skin
Niacinamide
Glutathione
Ascorbic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
PanthenolAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, as niacinamide helps regulate oil and glycerin provides hydration, though it lacks more potent ingredients for optimal results across all areas.
- The formulation provides excellent brightening and evening of skin tone due to niacinamide and ascorbic acid, which contribute to a more luminous complexion.
- The product is generally safe for your combination skin, with minimal risks of irritation from alcohol and ascorbic acid.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
- Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 6.7k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users primarily utilize these pads to target hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and dullness, with many reporting a noticeable "glass skin" glow and smoother texture after consistent use. While effective for brightening, reactions are mixed regarding hydration; oily and combination skin types often find them refreshing, whereas those with dry or highly sensitive skin occasionally report dryness, tingling, or breakouts.
Highlights
Effective brightening Often Mentioned
- “skin looks noticeably brighter”
- “gave me a glass skin glow”
- “faded my dark spots”
- “helped with post-acne marks”
- “complexion looks more even”
Smoother skin texture Often Mentioned
- “skin feels so soft”
- “reduced roughness”
- “gentle exfoliation”
- “makeup applies better”
- “texture is much smoother”
Refreshing and lightweight Sometimes Noted
- “absorbs quickly”
- “non-sticky finish”
- “refreshing in the morning”
- “cooling effect”
- “great for oily skin”
Unique dual-sided pad Sometimes Noted
- “jelly side is super soft”
- “gauze side exfoliates well”
- “square shape fits cheeks”
- “holds a lot of essence”
- “perfect for toner masking”
Packaging leaks Sometimes Noted
- “leaks if tilted”
- “essence spilled in transit”
- “lid doesn't seal tightly”
- “messy packaging”
- “bulky container”
Drying for some Rarely Noted
- “not hydrating enough”
- “dried out my skin”
- “need moisturizer immediately”
- “pads dry out in jar”
- “left face feeling tight”
Irritation and breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused tiny bumps”
- “tingling sensation”
- “broke me out”
- “redness after use”
- “too harsh for sensitive skin”
Texture dislike Rarely Noted
- “jelly side feels slimy”
- “weird texture”
- “slippery on face”
- “gauze side too scratchy”
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Questions and answers
How well does Numbuzin Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad work for combination skin?
This pad offers a moderate fit for your combination skin, helping balance oil and provide hydration, though other products fit it better. To work best for this skin, a treatment of this type needs ingredients like propolis or zinc PCA that deeply balance oiliness and hydration without any risk of irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps regulate oil while glycerin provides hydration for your combination skin. To work even better for this skin, a treatment of this type needs more potent ingredients and minerals like zinc PCA to better manage oily shine and balance all areas.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
What does Glutathione do for combination skin?
Glutathione helps brighten sun-exposed areas and reduce dark spots for combination skin, while also improving moisture and smoothness. It is unlikely to cause irritation and maintains a safe profile for regular use.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014International Journal of Dermatology, 2025
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing. To work best for combination skin, this type of product needs stronger ingredients that balance oil and hydrate dry areas more effectively.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the treatment first and then the retinol after it sinks in, or by using them on alternating nights to keep your skin calm. Combination skin often needs a product that balances oil in the oily zones while providing deeper hydration and stronger barrier-supporting ingredients for the drier areas.
How often should I use this treatment?
This treatment works for your combination skin once a week to start, and you may carefully use it more often if you tolerate it well and see good results. To better care for combination skin, a product of this type needs more potent ingredients for optimal results across all areas, along with hydrating and oil-balancing ingredients.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as complaints about irritation and breakouts are low. A product for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide to help balance oil and glycerin to provide lightweight hydration without heavy oils.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Vitamin C mesotherapy produced a significant and earlier reduction in gingival pigmentation and higher patient satisfaction compared to topical gel in twenty healthy non-smokers with hyperpigmented gingiva, with both methods reducing the mean area fraction of melanin-forming cells at 6 months without causing pain.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2021Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Glutathione amino acid precursors effectively increase cellular glutathione levels, reducing oxidative stress, ATP depletion, and DNA damage in human keratinocytes, clinical subjects, and ex vivo skin compared to controls.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024Topical oxidized glutathione significantly decreases the skin melanin index and improves moisture content, smoothness, wrinkle formation, and elasticity compared to placebo in healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014Topical glutathione improves hyperpigmentation, reduces ultraviolet-induced erythema and wrinkles, decreases transepidermal water loss, and enhances antioxidant capacity.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2025Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
Why other serums fit combination skin better
Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Pantolactone, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Extract Mushroom Extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ubiquinone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Magnesium Chloride, Alcohol, Glutathione, Polysorbate 80, Calcium Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Bht, Yeast Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Disodium Edta
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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