GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum

Name: Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum
Brand: Origins

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Overall score7.4

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#3C9-12 Alkane

Softens and smooths

#4Citric Acid

Adjusts formula pH (also mild exfoliant)

Score breakdown

Overall

7.4

Hydration Efficacy6.1

Irritation Risk8.5

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength5.4

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum stand out

Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum is a solid serum with an overall score of 7.4/9.8. Positioned in the premium bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Lactic Acid — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (8.5).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

Key ingredients

✶
Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
✶
C9-12 Alkane
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
✶
Lactic Acid
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
✶
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Softens and smooths — #10 in the INCI list
✶
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Softens and smooths — #12 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

37 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2Butylene Glycol #3C9-12 Alkane #4Citric Acid #5Sodium Hydroxide #6Tartaric Acid #8Lactic Acid #10Citrus Limon Peel Oil #12Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil #13Citral #14Linalool #15Limonene #16Panax Ginseng Root Extract #18Carica Papaya Fruit Extract #20Salicylic Acid #21Caffeine #22Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate #23Tocopheryl Acetate #24Avena Sativa Kernel Extract #25Sodium Hyaluronate #26Trehalose #27Squalane #28Glycerin #29Algae Extract #30Menthol #31Lecithin #32Coco-Caprylate/Caprate #33Xanthan Gum #34Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer #35Polysorbate 20 #36Polysorbate 60 #37Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 #39Caprylyl Glycol #40Ethylhexylglycerin #41Bht #42Phenoxyethanol #43CI 15510

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Ingredient breakdown

Works on your skin8
Other ingredient5
Softens and smooths5
Draws in moisture4
Holds the formula together4
Keeps the product fresh4
Formula balancers3
Added scent3
Added colour1

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