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Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum

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Goldfaden MD
Brightening Elixir

Product category and function

Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum

Brightening Elixir

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Ingredient highlights

Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum

Brightening Elixir

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum

Brightening Elixir

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 8	Total Number of ingredients = 11
Avene thermal spring water (avene aqua), niacinamide, glycerin, pentylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate, adenosine, citric acid, sodium benzoate. 3	Water, glycerin, cellulose gum, sodium hyaluronate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, panthenol, tocopherol, ferulic acid, niacinamide

Notable ingredients

Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum

Brightening Elixir

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Avene thermal spring water (avene aqua)

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum

Brightening Elixir

Avene thermal spring water (avene aqua)

Function: Soothing

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.

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.

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.

Glycerin

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