Derma Factory Niacinamide 20% Serum
Ingredients and claims, checked

Last checked September 29, 2026
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What is it like at a glance?
What is this product?
- What to expect
- It's made for less visible pores and a brighter skin tone.
- Key ingredients
- Niacinamide 20%, Rosa Damascena Flower Water 64.5%
- When
- Morning and evening
A serum that adds targeted ingredients after toner.
Who is it for?
Less suited to
- Sensitive skin
What's good?
Good points
- Contains Niacinamide 20%, Rosa Damascena Flower Water 64.5%
How do you use it?
- Pairs well with
- A moisturising cream over it
What is in it?
The full ingredient list as the brand publishes it, in the printed order. Tap a name to read about that ingredient.
Key ingredient
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water
- Niacinamide
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Tromethamine
- Xanthan Gum
- Disodium EDTA
Ingredients with no mark are ones we found nothing notable about, and when marks overlap on one ingredient we show the caution first.
What the claims add up to
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores · a brighter skin tone · calmer skin
- Free of:
- the ingredients it lists
See each claim, checked (36)
Claims, checked
Niacinamide 20% high content
backed by evidenceContains 64.5% Damask rose flower water
backed by evidenceFragrance-free
backed by evidenceTransparent serum formulation that feels richly moisturizing without stickiness
plausible, not testedFirst-use feel that immediately feels richly moisturizing
plausible, not testedControls oiliness and finishes fresh and matte
plausible, not testedDermafactory develops formulations that do not include fragrance and essential oils as much as possible.
plausible, not testedFresh finish that absorbs into the skin moistly and softly
plausible, not testedA brightening & pore care serum that contains 20% niacinamide effective for pore & texture care and brightening, cultivating dull skin to be clear and radiant
partly backedDefinite 5-fold pore* care
partly backedImprovement effect on 5-fold pores (pore number, pore depth, pore volume, pore area, pore density) after 4 weeks of use
partly backedAfter 4 weeks of use, whitehead/blackhead 23.84% improvement
partly backedAfter just 1 use, skin texture 7.18% improvement
partly backedMoisturizing, brightening, skin concern care, tone & texture care
partly backedContaining niacinamide, a vitamin B3 ingredient known to be very effective even on sensitive skin, at the highest domestic content of 20%, it comfortably soothes angry skin and cultivates skin to be clear, clean, and radiant.
partly backedVisibly definite 5-fold pore* tightening effect
partly backedAlthough it is a serum containing high content of 20% niacinamide, it quickly absorbs into the skin without worry of stickiness, helps organize pores and skin texture, and cultivates clear and lively skin.
partly backedAs we disclose ingredient contents of 1% or more, we included only raw materials that can truly produce efficacy at MAX content.
partly backedAll Dermafactory products are manufactured and quality guaranteed by ㈜BNB Korea
partly backedCGMP certification as a compliant facility for Good Cosmetics Manufacturing and Quality Control Standards
partly backedISO 22716, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 certification
partly backedHigh concentrations of active ingredients for real results
partly backedMade in a GMP facility with strict, consistent quality control
partly backedFair pricing with essential formulas and minimal fillers
partly backedBy disclosing the full list of ingredients and minimizing unnecessary fillers
partly backedContains 92.5% MAX content of active ingredients!
overstatedDespite its powerful efficacy, it does not cause side effects or irritation, so it is recently in the spotlight as a next-generation soothing and vitality care ingredient.
overstatedWhiteheads / blackheads cleanly OUT!
overstatedClinically proven definite improvement in sebum secretion
overstatedExcluding essential ingredients for implementing the serum formulation (thickener, emulsifier, etc.), it is composed of 92.5% active ingredients only.
overstatedNiacinamide, highest domestic content 20%
no supporting source foundOil improvement rate 96.66%
no supporting source foundImprovement of inner dryness as moisture is densely filled in the skin
no supporting source foundA product created after numerous studies by 19 researchers and 7 product developers coming together.
no supporting source foundVegan certification
no supporting source foundHigh-efficacy vitamin formula for clean, clearly radiant, healthy skin
nothing specific to check
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