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A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

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Niacinamide Serum

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A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

Niacinamide Serum

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

Niacinamide Serum

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free

Full ingredient list

A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

Niacinamide Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Purified water, glycerin, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, betaine, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, denatured alcohol, squalane, diethoxyethyl succinate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, sucrose stearate, glyceryl polymethacrylate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, phytosterols, caprylyl methicone, carbomer, hydrogenated lecithin, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, tromethamine, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, propanediol, cellulose gum, disodium edta, madecassoside, beta-glucan, tocopherol 9	Water, niacinamide (10%), dipropylene glycol, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, betaine, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Total Number of ingredients = 10

Purified water, glycerin, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, betaine, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, denatured alcohol, squalane, diethoxyethyl succinate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, sucrose stearate, glyceryl polymethacrylate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, phytosterols, caprylyl methicone, carbomer, hydrogenated lecithin, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, tromethamine, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, propanediol, cellulose gum, disodium edta, madecassoside, beta-glucan, tocopherol

Water, niacinamide (10%), dipropylene glycol, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, betaine, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol

Notable ingredients

A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

Niacinamide Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide (10%)

Soothing: Niacinamide (10%)

Skin brightening: Niacinamide (10%)

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Ingredients with their functions

A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

Niacinamide Serum

Purified water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Niacinamide (10%)

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Dipropylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.