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Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

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Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

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

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

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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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Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

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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 12	Aqua, azelaic acid, butylene glycol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, methylpropanediol, pentylene glycol, isostearyl alcohol, c13-15 alkane, ethylhexyl olivate, butylene glycol cocoate, niacinamide, allantoin, sebacic acid, acetyl rheum rhaponticum root extract, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, gossypium herbaceum (cotton) seed oil, bidens pilosa extract, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, carbomer, hydroxyacetophenone, silica, benzyl alcohol, panthenyl triacetate, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, ethylcellulose, squalane, ethylhexylglycerin, lactobacillus ferment, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, tocopherol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 41

Total Number of ingredients = 35

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

Aqua, azelaic acid, butylene glycol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, methylpropanediol, pentylene glycol, isostearyl alcohol, c13-15 alkane, ethylhexyl olivate, butylene glycol cocoate, niacinamide, allantoin, sebacic acid, acetyl rheum rhaponticum root extract, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, gossypium herbaceum (cotton) seed oil, bidens pilosa extract, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, carbomer, hydroxyacetophenone, silica, benzyl alcohol, panthenyl triacetate, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, ethylcellulose, squalane, ethylhexylglycerin, lactobacillus ferment, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, tocopherol

Notable ingredients

Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

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

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Azelaic acid, Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

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.

Aqua

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

Azelaic acid

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.