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Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase Serum

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Melascreen Global Serum

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Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase Serum

Melascreen Global 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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Ingredient highlights

Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase Serum

Melascreen Global Serum

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

Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase Serum

Melascreen Global Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, dicaprylyl ether, isononyl isononanoate, propanediol, betaine, parfum/fragrance, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium hyaluronate, sodium chloride, sodium benzoate, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, disodium edta, citric acid, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, alcohol, tocopherol, tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, arbutus unedo fruit extract, potassium sorbate, crocus sativus flower extract, ci 42090 (blue 1), ci 61565 (green 6) 9	Water (aqua), caprylic/capric triglyceride, azelaic acid, dicaprylyl ether, glycolic acid, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, cetearyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, dimethicone, nylon-12, benzoic acid, butylene glycol, ceteareth-33, disodium edta, fragrance (parfum), glycine soja (soybean) oil (glycine soja oil), hydrogenated lecithin, oligopeptide-68, sclerotium gum, sodium hyaluronate, sodium oleate, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 26

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, dicaprylyl ether, isononyl isononanoate, propanediol, betaine, parfum/fragrance, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium hyaluronate, sodium chloride, sodium benzoate, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, disodium edta, citric acid, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, alcohol, tocopherol, tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, arbutus unedo fruit extract, potassium sorbate, crocus sativus flower extract, ci 42090 (blue 1), ci 61565 (green 6)

Water (aqua), caprylic/capric triglyceride, azelaic acid, dicaprylyl ether, glycolic acid, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, cetearyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, dimethicone, nylon-12, benzoic acid, butylene glycol, ceteareth-33, disodium edta, fragrance (parfum), glycine soja (soybean) oil (glycine soja oil), hydrogenated lecithin, oligopeptide-68, sclerotium gum, sodium hyaluronate, sodium oleate, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate.

Notable ingredients

Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase Serum

Melascreen Global Serum

Sunscreen/UV filter: Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate

Antioxidant: Arbutus unedo fruit extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate

Solvent: Aqua/water/eau, Alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl ether, Glycerin, Propanediol

Anti-acne: Azelaic acid

Soothing: Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase Serum

Melascreen Global 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.

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.

Dicaprylyl ether

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Water (aqua)

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

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.

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.