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Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster

IllumaBoost Brightening Vitamin C Serum

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Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster

IllumaBoost Brightening Vitamin C Serum

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

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Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster

IllumaBoost Brightening Vitamin C Serum

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Aqua (water), niacinamide, glycerin, dimethyl isosorbide, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, centella asiatica leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, punica granatum extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract, lactobacillus, polymnia sonchifolia root juice, bisabolol, silver, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer-3, lysophosphatidic acid, lysolecithin, lecithin, laminaria digitata extract, disodium adenosine triphosphate, pichia/resveratrol ferment extract, hyaluronic acid, ribose, ubiquinone, chlorella vulgaris extract, saccharide isomerate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, astaxanthin, ergothioneine, glutathione, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, sea water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, maltodextrin, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, citric acid, polysorbate 20, o-cymen-5-ol, sodium gluconate, caprylyl glycol, potassium sorbate, hexylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol 14	Water (aqua), aloe barbadensis leaf juice, propanediol, niacinamide, erythritol, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, ascorbyl glucoside, alpinia officinarum root extract, physalis pubescens fruit juice, bidens pilosa extract, saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, alteromonas ferment extract, lecithin, panthenol, camellia sinensis leaf extract, centella asiatica extract, dictyopteris polypodioides extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, polygonum cuspidatum root extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, rosa canina fruit extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, hydrated silica, hydroxyethylcellulose, polysorbate 20, maltodextrin, gellan gum, disodium edta, butylene glycol, sodium citrate, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium benzoate, acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, sodium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, biotin, tocopherol, lactic acid, sodium sulfate

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Total Number of ingredients = 45

Total Number of ingredients = 43

Aqua (water), niacinamide, glycerin, dimethyl isosorbide, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, centella asiatica leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, punica granatum extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract, lactobacillus, polymnia sonchifolia root juice, bisabolol, silver, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer-3, lysophosphatidic acid, lysolecithin, lecithin, laminaria digitata extract, disodium adenosine triphosphate, pichia/resveratrol ferment extract, hyaluronic acid, ribose, ubiquinone, chlorella vulgaris extract, saccharide isomerate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, astaxanthin, ergothioneine, glutathione, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, sea water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, maltodextrin, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, citric acid, polysorbate 20, o-cymen-5-ol, sodium gluconate, caprylyl glycol, potassium sorbate, hexylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol

Water (aqua), aloe barbadensis leaf juice, propanediol, niacinamide, erythritol, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, ascorbyl glucoside, alpinia officinarum root extract, physalis pubescens fruit juice, bidens pilosa extract, saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, alteromonas ferment extract, lecithin, panthenol, camellia sinensis leaf extract, centella asiatica extract, dictyopteris polypodioides extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, polygonum cuspidatum root extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, rosa canina fruit extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, hydrated silica, hydroxyethylcellulose, polysorbate 20, maltodextrin, gellan gum, disodium edta, butylene glycol, sodium citrate, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium benzoate, acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, sodium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, biotin, tocopherol, lactic acid, sodium sulfate

Notable ingredients

Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster

IllumaBoost Brightening Vitamin C Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract, Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster

IllumaBoost Brightening Vitamin C Serum

Aqua (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.

Niacinamide

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.

Glycerin

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