Great Skin Instant Glow Serum with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid
MERIT Great Skin Instant Glow Serum with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid scores 6.2/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Draws in moisture
Coconut-derived emollient
Lightweight plant-derived emollient
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes MERIT Great Skin Instant Glow Serum with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid stand out
MERIT Great Skin Instant Glow Serum with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid is a decent serum with an overall score of 6.2/9.8. Positioned in the premium bracket, it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
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
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Isononyl Isononanoate
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Sodium Hyaluronate
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
18 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Draws in moisture6
- Other ingredient2
- Softens and smooths2
- Keeps the product fresh2
- Works on your skin2
- Holds the formula together2
- Formula balancers2