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Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

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Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

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Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

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

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

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

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

No. of common ingredients = 0
Propolis extract, butylene glycol, niacinamide, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, ectoin, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, sucrose distearate, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, dipropylene glycol, ceramide np 14	Water(aqua/eau), propanediol, dipropylene glycol, glycerin, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, pentylene glycol, houttuynia cordata extract, ectoin, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, madecassoside, butylene glycol, panthenol, allantoin, caprylyl glycol, tromethamine, ilex aquifolium (holly) leaf extract, disodium edta, caprylic/capric triglyceride, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, hydrogenated lecithin, squalane, centella asiatica extract, portulaca oleracea extract, pinus densiflora leaf extract, citrus junos fruit extract, beta-glucan, artemisia annua extract, aloe ferox leaf extract, eryngium maritimum extract, achillea millefolium flower extract, ethylhexylglycerin, cholesterol, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Total Number of ingredients = 39

Propolis extract, butylene glycol, niacinamide, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, ectoin, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, sucrose distearate, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, dipropylene glycol, ceramide np

Water(aqua/eau), propanediol, dipropylene glycol, glycerin, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, pentylene glycol, houttuynia cordata extract, ectoin, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, madecassoside, butylene glycol, panthenol, allantoin, caprylyl glycol, tromethamine, ilex aquifolium (holly) leaf extract, disodium edta, caprylic/capric triglyceride, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, hydrogenated lecithin, squalane, centella asiatica extract, portulaca oleracea extract, pinus densiflora leaf extract, citrus junos fruit extract, beta-glucan, artemisia annua extract, aloe ferox leaf extract, eryngium maritimum extract, achillea millefolium flower extract, ethylhexylglycerin, cholesterol, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid

Notable ingredients

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Ectoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Panthenol, Centella asiatica extract, Ectoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

Propolis extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, 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.

Water(aqua/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.

Propanediol

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

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

Dipropylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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