How to Read a Skincare Ingredient List
What the order of a skincare ingredient list tells you, where the 1% line hides, why “fragrance” can mean many things, and what a list can’t reveal.
Supplements and skincare, explained plainly.
Nourlume is an independent publication. We look at what the research actually says, read the small print on labels, and tell you where the evidence runs out.
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- SupplementsVitamins, minerals and other supplements: what the research shows, which doses have been studied, and how to read a label.
- BeautySkincare ingredients and products, and which of the claims made about them actually hold up.
- Buying GuidesHow to compare products using the label, with our criteria and price calculations written out.
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How to Read a Supplement Facts Label
Serving sizes, %DV, proprietary blends and the small print: a line-by-line guide to the Supplement Facts panel, so you know what a bottle actually contains.
Niacinamide in Skincare: What the Evidence Says
Niacinamide is in countless serums and moisturisers. What the frequently cited studies actually tested, what they found, and where the evidence runs thin.
How to Compare Magnesium Supplement Labels
How to compare magnesium supplements using the label: magnesium per serving, form, serving size, other ingredients, independent testing and price.
How to Compare Omega-3 Supplements
What to compare when choosing an omega-3 supplement: EPA and DHA per serving, serving size, freshness, independent testing and price per serving.
Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate: What’s the Difference?
Glycinate and citrate are two common forms of magnesium. How they differ in chemistry, magnesium content and evidence, and what the research doesn’t show.
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