Chemist At Play Oil Control Face Moisturizer with Niacinamide & Vitamin B5: Dermatocare review
Chemist At Play Oil Control Face Moisturizer with Niacinamide & Vitamin B5 features Lactobacillus Ferment and Bacillus Ferment that support the skin microbiome and 5% Niacinamide that supports the skin barrier. It is suitable for oily, combination/normal, sensitive skin types, compatible with every skin concern. It has Ceramides with soothing actives.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal
Skin concern Blackheads/Pores, Fine lines/Wrinkles, Melasma/PIH/Tanning, No skin issues(18-25 years), Red pimples, Uneven dull skin, Rosacea/Sensitive skin
Specs Affordable, Fragrance Free, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Barrier repair: Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NG, Niacinamide 5%
- Soothing: D-Panthenol, Allantoin
- Hydrating: Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Gluconate, Phytosqualane
- Antioxidant: Tocopherol Acetate
- Microbiome support: Lactobacillus Ferment, Bacillus Ferment
Keep in mind
- Does not contain full "golden trio" of skin lipids because no Cholesterol and Free Fatty Acid
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Compatible: Does not contain ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers ↗. While this aligns with our sensitive skin benchmarks, individual skin reactivity varies. Performing a 24-hour patch test prior to use is still recommended.
Pregnancy: Compatible - Free from ingredients flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database ↗.
Teens Compatible: Free from ingredients currently flagged under our Teens database criteria. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide ↗ for full screening details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare’s internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide ↗ for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare’s database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide ↗ for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Aqua, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Phytosqualane, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bacillus Ferment, Pentylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, D-panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol, Allantoin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Tocopherol Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NG, Sodium Gluconate
Source: innovist.com
Updated on: 1 November 2026
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