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Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

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Positively Radiant Daily Gel Facial Moisturizer

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Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Positively Radiant Daily Gel Facial Moisturizer

Regular Moisturizers	Regular Moisturizers
Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...	Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...
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Ingredient highlights

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Positively Radiant Daily Gel Facial Moisturizer

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

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Positively Radiant Daily Gel Facial Moisturizer

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua / water / eau, glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, dimethicone, isononyl isononanoate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, dimethicone crosspolymer, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, silica, sodium hydroxide, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, chlorphenesin, caprylyl glycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, biosaccharide gum-1, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, benzoic acid 10	Water, glycerin, dimethicone, glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, cetearyl olivate, dimethicone crosspolymer, sorbitan olivate, polyacrylamide, phenoxyethanol, synthetic beeswax, c13-14 isoparaffin, dimethiconol, chlorphenesin, fragrance, carbomer, laureth-7, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide, silica, titanium dioxide, mica

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Total Number of ingredients = 22

Aqua / water / eau, glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, dimethicone, isononyl isononanoate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, dimethicone crosspolymer, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, silica, sodium hydroxide, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, chlorphenesin, caprylyl glycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, biosaccharide gum-1, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, benzoic acid

Water, glycerin, dimethicone, glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, cetearyl olivate, dimethicone crosspolymer, sorbitan olivate, polyacrylamide, phenoxyethanol, synthetic beeswax, c13-14 isoparaffin, dimethiconol, chlorphenesin, fragrance, carbomer, laureth-7, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide, silica, titanium dioxide, mica

Notable ingredients

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Positively Radiant Daily Gel Facial Moisturizer

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Sunscreen/UV filter: Titanium dioxide

Solvent: Water, C13-14 isoparaffin, Glycerin

Abrasive: Silica

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Ingredients with their functions

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Positively Radiant Daily Gel Facial Moisturizer

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.

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.