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Moon Walk Gentle Exfoliating Serum

Weekend Glow Aha Liquid Exfoliant

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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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Moon Walk Gentle Exfoliating Serum

Weekend Glow Aha Liquid Exfoliant

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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free

Full ingredient list

Moon Walk Gentle Exfoliating Serum

Weekend Glow Aha Liquid Exfoliant

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water (aqua), squalane, lactic acid, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium hydroxide, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, cetearyl alcohol, gluconolactone, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, opuntia ficus-indica fruit extract, glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) root extract, ananas sativus (pineapple) fruit juice, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, lactobacillus ferment, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, azelaic acid, malic acid, glycolic acid, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract, dehydroxanthan gum, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, citric acid, potassium sorbate 9	Water (aqua/eau), hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, glycolic acid, propanediol, lactic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, azelaic acid, kojic acid, arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, morus alba bark extract, panthenol, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, citric acid, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium citrate

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 26

Total Number of ingredients = 22

Water (aqua), squalane, lactic acid, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium hydroxide, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, cetearyl alcohol, gluconolactone, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, opuntia ficus-indica fruit extract, glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) root extract, ananas sativus (pineapple) fruit juice, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, lactobacillus ferment, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, azelaic acid, malic acid, glycolic acid, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract, dehydroxanthan gum, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, citric acid, potassium sorbate

Water (aqua/eau), hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, glycolic acid, propanediol, lactic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, azelaic acid, kojic acid, arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, morus alba bark extract, panthenol, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, citric acid, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium citrate

Notable ingredients

Moon Walk Gentle Exfoliating Serum

Weekend Glow Aha Liquid Exfoliant

Anti-acne: Azelaic acid

Soothing: Azelaic acid, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Azelaic acid, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract

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Ingredients with their functions

Moon Walk Gentle Exfoliating Serum

Weekend Glow Aha Liquid Exfoliant

Water (aqua)

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.

Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Lactic acid

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Buffering, Exfoliant

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

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.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Also-called: Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

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

Cetearyl olivate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Sorbitan olivate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Cetearyl alcohol

Also-called: Cetostearyl alcohol, cetylstearyl alcohol | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

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.

Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Opuntia ficus-indica fruit extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) root extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Ananas sativus (pineapple) fruit juice

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract

Also-called: Turmeric Root Extract, Turmeric Extract | Function: Soothing, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

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

Lactobacillus ferment

Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Preservative

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

Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate

Function: Anti-microbial

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

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.

Malic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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

Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Dehydroxanthan gum

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Sodium benzoate

Function: Preservative

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

Sodium chloride

Also-called: Salt | Function: Viscosity controlling

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

Citric acid

Function: Chelating, Buffering

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

Potassium sorbate

Function: Preservative

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

Water (aqua/eau)

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

Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water

Also-called: Witch Hazel Water | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Astringent

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

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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.

Lactic acid

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Buffering, Exfoliant

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

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.

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant