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Bright Plus (Advanced) Brightening Moisturizing Treatment Essence

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Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

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Product category and function

Bright Plus (Advanced) Brightening Moisturizing Treatment Essence

Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Ingredient highlights

Bright Plus (Advanced) Brightening Moisturizing Treatment Essence

Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

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

Full ingredient list

Bright Plus (Advanced) Brightening Moisturizing Treatment Essence

Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua/water/eau, niacinamide, pentylene glycol, glycerin, butylene glycol, hydroxyacetophenone, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, chlorphenesin, ethylhexylglycerin, ppg-26-buteth-26, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, gellan gum, xanthan gum, parfum/fragrance, ci 77891/titanium dioxide, citric acid, malpighia emarginata (acerola) fruit extract, alchemilla vulgaris extract, malpighia emarginata (acerola) seed extract, xylitol, pancratium maritimum extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, phytic acid, sodium hydroxide 7	Aqua (water), propanediol, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, n-acetyl glucosamine, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, biosaccharide gum-2, pentylene glycol, xanthan gum, isoceteth-20, hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, sodium lactate, lactic acid, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Total Number of ingredients = 18

Aqua/water/eau, niacinamide, pentylene glycol, glycerin, butylene glycol, hydroxyacetophenone, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, chlorphenesin, ethylhexylglycerin, ppg-26-buteth-26, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, gellan gum, xanthan gum, parfum/fragrance, ci 77891/titanium dioxide, citric acid, malpighia emarginata (acerola) fruit extract, alchemilla vulgaris extract, malpighia emarginata (acerola) seed extract, xylitol, pancratium maritimum extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, phytic acid, sodium hydroxide

Aqua (water), propanediol, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, n-acetyl glucosamine, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, biosaccharide gum-2, pentylene glycol, xanthan gum, isoceteth-20, hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, sodium lactate, lactic acid, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

Notable ingredients

Bright Plus (Advanced) Brightening Moisturizing Treatment Essence

Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: N-acetyl glucosamine

Exfoliant: Lactic acid

Solvent: Aqua (water), Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol

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Ingredients with their functions

Bright Plus (Advanced) Brightening Moisturizing Treatment Essence

Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

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.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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