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Magic Serum Crystal Elixir

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Magic Serum Crystal Elixir

Advanced Botanical Kinetics Vitality Serum

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Magic Serum Crystal Elixir

Advanced Botanical Kinetics Vitality Serum

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
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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Magic Serum Crystal Elixir

Advanced Botanical Kinetics Vitality Serum

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Aqua/water/eau, niacinamide, glycereth-26, triheptanoin, glycerin, methyl gluceth-20, silica, camellia oleifera seed oil, quartz powder, amethyst powder, ruby powder, gold, butyrospermum parkii (shea) oil, phenoxyethanol, dimethyl isosorbide, polysorbate 20, glyceryl stearate, butylene glycol, octyldodecyl oleate, benzyl alcohol, myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract, peg-100 stearate, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, schisandra chinensis (magnolia) fruit extract, carbomer, sodium gluconate, sodium hyaluronate, chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract, sodium hydroxide, saussurea involucrata callus extract, tocopheryl acetate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, polyglutamic acid, pentylene glycol, sorbitol, magnesium aspartate, zinc gluconate, rosa canina fruit extract, polyhydroxystearic acid, octyldodecanol, sodium benzoate, propanediol, biosaccharide gum-4, xanthan gum, parfum (fragrance), plumeria alba flower extract, plumeria rubra flower extract, lithothamnion calcareum extract, lactic acid, potassium sorbate, caprylyl glycol, copper gluconate, hydrated silica, 1,2-hexanediol, citric acid, solanum tuberosum (potato) pulp extract, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9, dehydroacetic acid, ascorbic acid, glutathione, limonene, geraniol, citronellol, linalool, citral 23	Water/aqua/eau, glycerin, butylene glycol, propanediol, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, ascorbyl glucoside, collagen amino acids, yeast extract/faex/extrait de levure, niacinamide, caffeine, glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, iris florentina root extract, crithmum maritimum extract, laminaria digitata extract, hydrogenated vegetable oil, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed extract, porphyridium cruentum extract, sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract, hordeum vulgare extract/extrait d'orge, lactobacillus ferment, litchi chinensis seed extract, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, sodium hyaluronate, squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sorbitol, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, polysorbate 20, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, glucosamine hcl, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, carbomer, pentylene glycol, dextrin, fragrance (parfum), cananga odorata oil/extract, lavandula oil/extract, rose flower oil/extract, jasmine oil/extract, pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil, citral, limonene, hydroxycitronellal, terpineol, eugenol, linalool, terpinolene, geraniol, citronellol, linalyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene, pinene, geranyl acetate, tocopheryl acetate, resveratrol, sodium citrate, sodium phytate, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate

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Total Number of ingredients = 66

Total Number of ingredients = 67

Aqua/water/eau, niacinamide, glycereth-26, triheptanoin, glycerin, methyl gluceth-20, silica, camellia oleifera seed oil, quartz powder, amethyst powder, ruby powder, gold, butyrospermum parkii (shea) oil, phenoxyethanol, dimethyl isosorbide, polysorbate 20, glyceryl stearate, butylene glycol, octyldodecyl oleate, benzyl alcohol, myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract, peg-100 stearate, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, schisandra chinensis (magnolia) fruit extract, carbomer, sodium gluconate, sodium hyaluronate, chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract, sodium hydroxide, saussurea involucrata callus extract, tocopheryl acetate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, polyglutamic acid, pentylene glycol, sorbitol, magnesium aspartate, zinc gluconate, rosa canina fruit extract, polyhydroxystearic acid, octyldodecanol, sodium benzoate, propanediol, biosaccharide gum-4, xanthan gum, parfum (fragrance), plumeria alba flower extract, plumeria rubra flower extract, lithothamnion calcareum extract, lactic acid, potassium sorbate, caprylyl glycol, copper gluconate, hydrated silica, 1,2-hexanediol, citric acid, solanum tuberosum (potato) pulp extract, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9, dehydroacetic acid, ascorbic acid, glutathione, limonene, geraniol, citronellol, linalool, citral

Water/aqua/eau, glycerin, butylene glycol, propanediol, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, ascorbyl glucoside, collagen amino acids, yeast extract/faex/extrait de levure, niacinamide, caffeine, glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, iris florentina root extract, crithmum maritimum extract, laminaria digitata extract, hydrogenated vegetable oil, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed extract, porphyridium cruentum extract, sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract, hordeum vulgare extract/extrait d'orge, lactobacillus ferment, litchi chinensis seed extract, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, sodium hyaluronate, squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sorbitol, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, polysorbate 20, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, glucosamine hcl, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, carbomer, pentylene glycol, dextrin, fragrance (parfum), cananga odorata oil/extract, lavandula oil/extract, rose flower oil/extract, jasmine oil/extract, pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil, citral, limonene, hydroxycitronellal, terpineol, eugenol, linalool, terpinolene, geraniol, citronellol, linalyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene, pinene, geranyl acetate, tocopheryl acetate, resveratrol, sodium citrate, sodium phytate, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate

Notable ingredients

Magic Serum Crystal Elixir

Advanced Botanical Kinetics Vitality Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Magic Serum Crystal Elixir

Advanced Botanical Kinetics Vitality Serum

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.

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.

Glycereth-26

Function: Viscosity controlling, Humectant/Moisturizer

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