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Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

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Flawless Moisturiser Light

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Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Flawless Moisturiser Light

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

Flawless Moisturiser Light

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

Full ingredient list

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Flawless Moisturiser Light

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 15	Aqua (water), cyclopentasiloxane, propanediol, dimethicone, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, panthenol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, carbomer, xylitylglucoside, polysilicone-11, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, stearic acid, anhydroxylitol, phenoxyethanol, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, xylitol, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, allantoin, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, dehydroacetic acid, ceramide np, ceramide ap, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, xanthan gum, ceramide eop

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Total Number of ingredients = 32

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

Aqua (water), cyclopentasiloxane, propanediol, dimethicone, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, panthenol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, carbomer, xylitylglucoside, polysilicone-11, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, stearic acid, anhydroxylitol, phenoxyethanol, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, xylitol, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, allantoin, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, dehydroacetic acid, ceramide np, ceramide ap, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, xanthan gum, ceramide eop

Notable ingredients

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Flawless Moisturiser Light

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Soothing: Allantoin, Panthenol

Solvent: Aqua (water), Benzyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Propanediol

Anti-microbial: Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients with their functions

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Flawless Moisturiser Light

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.