
Carbon Theory Succinic Acid & Niacinamide Re-surfacing Day Serum
Carbon Theory
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (3) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (3) Ingredient:
Brightening from (2) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (2) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.

Dry skin

Oily Skin

Sensitive skin

Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 55 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water (Solvent) |
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Brightening
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A
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Propanediol (Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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A
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Succinic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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B
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Sodium Lactate (Humectant, pH adjusting agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic) |
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B
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Sodium Hydroxide (Denaturant , pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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Glyceryl Oleate Citrate (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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Gluconolactone (Solvent, Fragrance, Humectant) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Benzyl Alcohol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic ) |
![]() Allergen
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B
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Cetearyl Isononanoate (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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Mannitol (Masking, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Binding Agent, Binding, Moisturising, Flavoring Agent) |
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A
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Corn Starch, Modified (Viscosity Increasing Agent, Skin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
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B
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Ceteareth 20 (Emulsifying, Surfactant, Cleansing) |
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A
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Cetearyl Alcohol (Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous) |
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A
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Acacia Senegal Gum (Masking, Fragrance, Film Forming, Adhesive) |
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B
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Powder |
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A
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Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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Citric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
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A
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Microcrystalline Cellulose (Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Slip Modifier) |
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A
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Sclerotium Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising) |
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Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Astringent, Refreshing) |
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A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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Hydroxyacetophenone (Antioxidant) |
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A
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Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient, Emulsifying) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (Perfuming, Fragrance, Antioxidant) |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
![]() Acne fighting
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Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract (Skin Conditioning, Moisturising) |
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A
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Bisabolol |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
![]() Brightening
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B
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Salicylic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Denaturant , Preservative, Skin Conditioning, Exfoliant, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover) |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
![]() Good for oily skin
![]() Acne fighting
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Sodium Phytate (Chelating Agent) |
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Limonene (Solvent, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
![]() Allergen
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B
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Ceteareth 12 (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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B
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Cetyl Palmitate (Masking, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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B
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract (Masking, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
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B
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
![]() Good for oily skin
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B
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Oil |
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A
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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Antistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Adhesive) |
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Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract (Keratolytic) |
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Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Powder* |
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A
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Algin (Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding) |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
![]() Bad for oily skin
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Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract (Masking, Tonic, Astringent) |
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract (Astringent) |
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B
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Magnesium Hydroxide (pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent, Absorbent) |
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A
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Potassium Sorbate (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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A
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Sodium Benzoate (Masking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive) |
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract (Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
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B
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Tricalcium Phosphate (Masking, Fragrance, Abrasive, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent) |
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Citral (Masking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent) |
![]() Allergen
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Linalool (Masking, Deodorant, Fragrance) |
![]() Allergen
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Geraniol (Masking, Fragrance, Tonic) |
![]() Allergen
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Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides) (Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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