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Vitamin C Glow Serum

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Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment

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Vitamin C Glow Serum

Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Vitamin C Glow Serum

Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment

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

Full ingredient list

Vitamin C Glow Serum

Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, water/eau, glycerin, polyglycerin-6, pentylene glycol, ascorbyl glucoside, azelaic acid, propanediol, xanthan gum, caprylyl glyceryl ether, sodium hydroxide, sodium citrate, betaine, caulerpa lentillifera extract, caprylhydroxamic acid, sodium hyaluronate, sodium phytate, sodium benzoate, citric acid. 7	Water, niacinamide, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, glycerin, acetyl glucosamine, ascorbyl glucoside, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, spiraea ulmaria extract, portulaca oleracea extract, camellia japonica flower extract, epigallocatechin gallate, boerhavia diffusa root extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, allantoin, lecithin, pullulan, panthenol, silica, xanthan gum, sclerotium gum, propanediol, sodium phytate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 19

Total Number of ingredients = 25

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, water/eau, glycerin, polyglycerin-6, pentylene glycol, ascorbyl glucoside, azelaic acid, propanediol, xanthan gum, caprylyl glyceryl ether, sodium hydroxide, sodium citrate, betaine, caulerpa lentillifera extract, caprylhydroxamic acid, sodium hyaluronate, sodium phytate, sodium benzoate, citric acid.

Water, niacinamide, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, glycerin, acetyl glucosamine, ascorbyl glucoside, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, spiraea ulmaria extract, portulaca oleracea extract, camellia japonica flower extract, epigallocatechin gallate, boerhavia diffusa root extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, allantoin, lecithin, pullulan, panthenol, silica, xanthan gum, sclerotium gum, propanediol, sodium phytate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

Notable ingredients

Vitamin C Glow Serum

Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment

Anti-acne: Azelaic acid

Soothing: Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Azelaic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Acetyl glucosamine

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Ingredients with their functions

Vitamin C Glow Serum

Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice

Also-called: Aloe Vera, Aloe Vera Juice, Aloe barbadensis juice | Function: Skin conditioning

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

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.

Polyglycerin-6

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Ascorbyl glucoside

Function: Antioxidant

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.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

Xanthan gum

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Caprylyl glyceryl ether

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

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

Sodium citrate

Function: Chelating, Buffering

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

Betaine

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Caulerpa lentillifera extract

Function: Film forming

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

Caprylhydroxamic acid

Also-called: Octanohydroxamic acid | Function: Chelating

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

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Sodium phytate

Function: Chelating

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

Sodium benzoate

Function: Preservative

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

Citric acid.

Function: Chelating, Buffering

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

Water

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

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.