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Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster

DEFENSE Antioxidant Pore Purifier

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
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

DEFENSE Antioxidant Pore Purifier

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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

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Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster

DEFENSE Antioxidant Pore Purifier

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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 13	Water, propanediol, butylene glycol, ethoxydiglycol, glycerin, ascorbyl glucoside, panthenol, salicylic acid, camellia sinensis leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, potassium azeloyl diglycinate, coffea arabica (coffee) fruit extract, ceramide np, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract, panax ginseng root extract, niacinamide, phytic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, adenosine, ubiquinone, calendula officinalis flower extract, lonicera caprifolium flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, lecithin, centella asiatica extract, sucrose stearate, glycine soja seed extract, hydrogenated lecithin, carbomer, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, polysorbate 20, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol

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Total Number of ingredients = 45

Total Number of ingredients = 38

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, propanediol, butylene glycol, ethoxydiglycol, glycerin, ascorbyl glucoside, panthenol, salicylic acid, camellia sinensis leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, potassium azeloyl diglycinate, coffea arabica (coffee) fruit extract, ceramide np, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract, panax ginseng root extract, niacinamide, phytic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, adenosine, ubiquinone, calendula officinalis flower extract, lonicera caprifolium flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, lecithin, centella asiatica extract, sucrose stearate, glycine soja seed extract, hydrogenated lecithin, carbomer, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, polysorbate 20, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol

Notable ingredients

Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster

DEFENSE Antioxidant Pore Purifier

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, Panthenol, Centella asiatica extract, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster

DEFENSE Antioxidant Pore Purifier

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