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Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

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Vitamin C Boosting Serum

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Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

Vitamin C Boosting 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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Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

Vitamin C Boosting 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 cruelty-free

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Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

Vitamin C Boosting Serum

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Aqua (water), niacinamide, lactobacillus/ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) extract/lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) extract ferment filtrate, c13-15 alkane, tranexamic acid, glycerin, alpha-arbutin, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, tocopheryl acetate, palmaria palmata extract, asparagopsis armata extract, helianthus annuus seed oil, ascophyllum nodosum extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, pancratium maritimum extract, lactobacillus ferment, hydrolyzed pea, hydrolyzed pea protein, bisabolol, panthenol, tocopherol, arginine/lysine polypeptide, glucose, pentapeptide-34 trifluoroacetate, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, c14-22 alcohols, xanthan gum, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, propanediol, sorbitan caprylate, carbomer, sodium phytate, sodium succinate, sodium chloride, sorbic acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol 14	Hippophae rhamnoides water, centella asiatica leaf water, niacinamide, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, dipropylene glycol, water, methyl gluceth-20, methylpropanediol, betaine, tranexamic acid, glycerin, pentylene glycol, propanediol, hydroxyethyl urea, laminaria japonica extract, eclipta prostrata leaf extract, ficus carica (fig) fruit extract, centella asiatica extract, hydrogenated lecithin, sodium hyaluronate, carbomer, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, c12-14 pareth-12, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, xanthan gum, tromethamine, panthenol, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, disodium edta, fructooligosaccharides, beta-glucan, ascorbic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, ceramide np, alpha-arbutin, tocopherol, bifida ferment lysate, bisabolol, ubiquinone, hydroxydecyl ubiquinone, sodium acetylated hyaluronate

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 41

Total Number of ingredients = 43

Aqua (water), niacinamide, lactobacillus/ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) extract/lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) extract ferment filtrate, c13-15 alkane, tranexamic acid, glycerin, alpha-arbutin, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, tocopheryl acetate, palmaria palmata extract, asparagopsis armata extract, helianthus annuus seed oil, ascophyllum nodosum extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, pancratium maritimum extract, lactobacillus ferment, hydrolyzed pea, hydrolyzed pea protein, bisabolol, panthenol, tocopherol, arginine/lysine polypeptide, glucose, pentapeptide-34 trifluoroacetate, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, c14-22 alcohols, xanthan gum, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, propanediol, sorbitan caprylate, carbomer, sodium phytate, sodium succinate, sodium chloride, sorbic acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol

Hippophae rhamnoides water, centella asiatica leaf water, niacinamide, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, dipropylene glycol, water, methyl gluceth-20, methylpropanediol, betaine, tranexamic acid, glycerin, pentylene glycol, propanediol, hydroxyethyl urea, laminaria japonica extract, eclipta prostrata leaf extract, ficus carica (fig) fruit extract, centella asiatica extract, hydrogenated lecithin, sodium hyaluronate, carbomer, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, c12-14 pareth-12, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, xanthan gum, tromethamine, panthenol, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, disodium edta, fructooligosaccharides, beta-glucan, ascorbic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, ceramide np, alpha-arbutin, tocopherol, bifida ferment lysate, bisabolol, ubiquinone, hydroxydecyl ubiquinone, sodium acetylated hyaluronate

Notable ingredients

Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

Vitamin C Boosting Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Panthenol, Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Centella asiatica extract, Panthenol

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

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Ingredients with their functions

Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

Vitamin C Boosting 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.

Lactobacillus/ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) extract/lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) extract ferment filtrate

Function: Skin conditioning

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