La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum Dark Spot Corrector

La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum Dark Spot Corrector sits in the skincare serum space. The formula signals come through hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, AHA, citric acid, and vitamin E. Texture cues lean silicone slip and hydrating.

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Ingredients List

Benefit signalWatch noteFunctional base
  1. Aqua/water/eau

    Skin Conditioning

  2. Dimethicone

    Skin Conditioning

  3. Niacinamide

    Smoothing

    Barrier supportBrightening
  4. Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0Hydrating
  5. Propylene Glycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0HydratingIrritation risk
+27 more ingredients
  1. Polysilicone-11

    Skin Conditioning

  2. Silica

    Skin Conditioning

  3. Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 Peg/ppg-16/16 Dimethicone

    Skin Conditioning

  4. Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  5. 2-mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine

    Skin Conditioning

  6. Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

    Skin Conditioning

  7. Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0HydratingBarrier support
  8. Sodium Hydroxide

    Skin Conditioning

  9. Sodium Thiosulfate

    Skin Conditioning

  10. Carnosine

    Skin Conditioning

  11. Poloxamer 338

    Skin Conditioning

  12. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

    Skin Conditioning

  13. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

    Skin Conditioning

  14. Caprylic/capric Triglyceride

    Skin Conditioning

  15. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

  16. Caprylyl Glycol

    Skin Conditioning

  17. Citric Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    Irritation risk
  18. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

    Skin Conditioning

  19. Xanthan Gum

    Skin Conditioning

  20. Pentylene Glycol

    Skin Conditioning

  21. Octyldodecanol

    Skin Conditioning

  22. Retinyl Palmitate

    Skin Conditioning

  23. Tocopherol

    Antioxidant

    Barrier support
  24. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

    Skin Conditioning

  25. Phenoxyethanol

    Skin Conditioning

  26. Ci 17200/red 33

    Skin Conditioning

  27. Parfum/fragrance

    Skin Conditioning

Key ingredients

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Ingredients Explained

Aqua/water/eau

Skin Conditioning

Aqua/water/eau is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Niacinamide

Barrier Support, Brightening

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used for barrier support, brightening, oil balance, and smoother-looking texture. It is a versatile active that can make a formula feel more skin-supportive.

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Most skin types tolerate it well, but concentration and formula pairing still matter. In a mixed active routine, it is best read as a helpful multitasker rather than a guaranteed irritation-free ingredient.

Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Glycerin is a classic humectant that draws water toward the skin surface. It is one of the most reliable support ingredients for making a formula feel hydrating and comfortable.

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Its role is not flashy, but it matters: glycerin can soften the feel of active formulas and help reduce the tight finish that some lightweight serums leave behind.

Propylene Glycol

Humectant, Solvent

Propylene Glycol is a supporting ingredient that works as both a humectant and a solvent. It helps pull water toward the skin surface while also helping other ingredients dissolve cleanly in the formula.

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In a serum, it can improve slip and help the product feel less patchy as it spreads. Very reactive skin may still want to patch test, especially when it appears in an already active formula.

Polysilicone-11

Skin Conditioning

Polysilicone-11 is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Silica

Skin Conditioning

Silica is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 Peg/ppg-16/16 Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 Peg/ppg-16/16 Dimethicone is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

2-mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine

Skin Conditioning

2-mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Skin Conditioning

Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of hyaluronic acid and acts as a humectant. It helps the skin surface hold onto water, which can make a vitamin C serum feel more comfortable and less drying.

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This ingredient is mostly about hydration and finish. It does not replace moisturizer, but it can help the formula leave skin looking smoother and more lightly plumped.

Sodium Hydroxide

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hydroxide is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Sodium Thiosulfate

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Thiosulfate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Carnosine

Skin Conditioning

Carnosine is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Poloxamer 338

Skin Conditioning

Poloxamer 338 is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Skin Conditioning

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Skin Conditioning

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Caprylic/capric Triglyceride

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/capric Triglyceride is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Citric Acid

Skin Conditioning

Citric Acid is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Skin Conditioning

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Xanthan Gum

Skin Conditioning

Xanthan Gum is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Pentylene Glycol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Octyldodecanol

Skin Conditioning

Octyldodecanol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Retinyl Palmitate

Skin Conditioning

Retinyl Palmitate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used for antioxidant support and skin conditioning. It helps round out formulas that already include brightening or antioxidant ingredients.

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It is often paired with vitamin C and ferulic acid because the trio can support a broader antioxidant story while also making the formula feel more nourishing on skin.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Skin Conditioning

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Phenoxyethanol

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Ci 17200/red 33

Skin Conditioning

Ci 17200/red 33 is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Parfum/fragrance

Skin Conditioning

Parfum/fragrance is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

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