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Genius Ultimate Anti Aging Vitamin C+ Serum

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Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

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Genius Ultimate Anti Aging Vitamin C+ Serum

Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

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Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Genius Ultimate Anti Aging Vitamin C+ Serum

Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

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

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Genius Ultimate Anti Aging Vitamin C+ Serum

Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

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Water (aqua, eau), glycerin, butylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, polymethylsilsesquioxane, sodium citrate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, niacinamide, ethoxydiglycol, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, chlorella protothecoides oil, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, collagen (vegan), ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, phytosphingosine, sodium lactate, cholesterol, plantago lanceolata leaf extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, dictyopteris polypodioides extract, citric acid, peg-12 dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, disodium edta, sorbitan isostearate, polysorbate 60, sodium lauroyl lactylate, carbomer, polysorbate 20, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, phenoxyethanol, fragrance (parfum), coumarin 11	Aqua, azelaic acid (15%/20%), propanediol, squalane, dimethicone, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, peg-75 stearate, phenoxyethanol, cetyl alcohol, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hydroxide, ceramide np, ceramide ap, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, carbomer, xanthan gum, ceramide eop

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 39

Total Number of ingredients = 21

Water (aqua, eau), glycerin, butylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, polymethylsilsesquioxane, sodium citrate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, niacinamide, ethoxydiglycol, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, chlorella protothecoides oil, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, collagen (vegan), ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, phytosphingosine, sodium lactate, cholesterol, plantago lanceolata leaf extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, dictyopteris polypodioides extract, citric acid, peg-12 dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, disodium edta, sorbitan isostearate, polysorbate 60, sodium lauroyl lactylate, carbomer, polysorbate 20, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, phenoxyethanol, fragrance (parfum), coumarin

Aqua, azelaic acid (15%/20%), propanediol, squalane, dimethicone, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, peg-75 stearate, phenoxyethanol, cetyl alcohol, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hydroxide, ceramide np, ceramide ap, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, carbomer, xanthan gum, ceramide eop

Notable ingredients

Genius Ultimate Anti Aging Vitamin C+ Serum

Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

Anti-acne: Azelaic acid (15%/20%)

Soothing: Azelaic acid (15%/20%)

Skin brightening: Azelaic acid (15%/20%)

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Ingredients with their functions

Genius Ultimate Anti Aging Vitamin C+ Serum

Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15-20% Cream

Water (aqua, eau)

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.

Aqua

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

Azelaic acid (15%/20%)

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.