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Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum

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Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

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Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum

Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum

Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

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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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Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum

Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

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Water/aqua/eau, glycerin, propanediol, squalane, sodium hyaluronate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, copper tripeptide-1, acmella oleracea extract, ectoin, tetrapeptide-30, palmitoyl hexapeptide-52, copper pca, panthenol, sodium polyglutamate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, aloe barbadensis flower extract, passiflora incarnata flower extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, solanum melongena (eggplant) fruit extract, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, ocimum basilicum (basil) flower/leaf extract, coccinia indica fruit extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, corallina officinalis extract, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, caprylyl glycol 9	Aqua (water), glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, methyl gluceth-20, salvia hispanica (sage) seed extract, sodium pca, panthenol (vitamin b), sodium hyaluronate, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, potassium hydroxide, ferulic acid, wheat amino acids, caprylyl glycol, lactobacillus ferment, hydroxyproline, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, copper tripeptide-1

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 32

Total Number of ingredients = 20

Water/aqua/eau, glycerin, propanediol, squalane, sodium hyaluronate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, copper tripeptide-1, acmella oleracea extract, ectoin, tetrapeptide-30, palmitoyl hexapeptide-52, copper pca, panthenol, sodium polyglutamate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, aloe barbadensis flower extract, passiflora incarnata flower extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, solanum melongena (eggplant) fruit extract, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, ocimum basilicum (basil) flower/leaf extract, coccinia indica fruit extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, corallina officinalis extract, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, caprylyl glycol

Aqua (water), glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, methyl gluceth-20, salvia hispanica (sage) seed extract, sodium pca, panthenol (vitamin b), sodium hyaluronate, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, potassium hydroxide, ferulic acid, wheat amino acids, caprylyl glycol, lactobacillus ferment, hydroxyproline, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, copper tripeptide-1

Notable ingredients

Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum

Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

Soothing: Panthenol, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, Ectoin

Skin brightening: Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract

Antioxidant: Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Wheat amino acids, Panthenol (vitamin b), Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum

Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

Water/aqua/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.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

Aqua (water)

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

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.

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.