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Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...	Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...
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Ingredient highlights

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Full ingredient list

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Aqua (water/eau), glycerin, gluconolactone, lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extract, phytic acid, sodium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, salicylic acid, caesalpinia spinosa gum, paeonia lactiflora root extract, papain, citric acid, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed rice protein, maltodextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, n-hydroxysuccinimide, camellia sinensis leaf extract, hydrogenated lecithin, tocopheryl acetate, algin, alanyl glutamine, arginine, oligopeptide-177, phenylalanine, sisymbrium irio seed oil, sodium chloride 8	Aqua, gluconolactone (5%), niacinamide, propanediol, ascorbyl glucoside, panthenol, propylene glycol, bis-peg-12 dimethicone, sodium hyaluronate, centella asiatica extract, avena sativa kernel extract, lactobacillus ferment, phytic acid, glycerin, isopentyldiol, polysorbate 20, sodium metabisulfite, pantolactone, parfum, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 31

Total Number of ingredients = 22

Aqua (water/eau), glycerin, gluconolactone, lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extract, phytic acid, sodium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, salicylic acid, caesalpinia spinosa gum, paeonia lactiflora root extract, papain, citric acid, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed rice protein, maltodextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, n-hydroxysuccinimide, camellia sinensis leaf extract, hydrogenated lecithin, tocopheryl acetate, algin, alanyl glutamine, arginine, oligopeptide-177, phenylalanine, sisymbrium irio seed oil, sodium chloride

Aqua, gluconolactone (5%), niacinamide, propanediol, ascorbyl glucoside, panthenol, propylene glycol, bis-peg-12 dimethicone, sodium hyaluronate, centella asiatica extract, avena sativa kernel extract, lactobacillus ferment, phytic acid, glycerin, isopentyldiol, polysorbate 20, sodium metabisulfite, pantolactone, parfum, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate

Notable ingredients

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Anti-acne: Salicylic acid

Antioxidant: Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extract

Exfoliant: Gluconolactone, Salicylic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract, Panthenol, Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

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Aqua (water/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.

Gluconolactone

Function: Skin conditioning, Chelating, Exfoliant

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

Gluconolactone (5%)

Function: Skin conditioning, Chelating, Exfoliant

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

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.