AXIS-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
A daily serum with 5% niacinamide, according to AXIS-Y, alongside glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and squalane. The brand positions it for uneven-looking tone. Its complete official ingredient list also includes rosemary leaf oil.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Niacinamide | Smoothing | |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Erythritol | Moisture bindingMoisture supportSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Helps support the skin's water content. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Squalane | SofteningSkin conditioningLipid support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract | Skin conditioningSkin protection | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Malpighia Glabra (Acerola)Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Chlorphenesin | Product preservationMicrobial control | Helps stop microorganisms from spoiling the product. Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. |
| Arginine | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Carbomer | Formula stabilityGel textureTexture | |
| Glutathione | Formula chemistry | Participates in chemical reduction reactions within a formula. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BindingFormula stabilityFilm formingFragrance supportLight stabilityTexture | Helps ingredients hold together. Helps an emulsion stay mixed. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
Sources
- AXIS-Y: Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum — full ingredient listChecked 2026-10-05T20:11:35.065470+00:00