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Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

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Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Essential

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

Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Essential

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

Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Essential

No. of common ingredients = 0
Galactomyces ferment filtrate, niacinamide, panthenol, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, butylene glycol, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin, xanthan gum, ethyl hexanediol, adenosine 9	Water, glycerin, alcohol, butylene glycol, niacinamide, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, sucrose, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, propanediol, galactomyces ferment filtrate, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, arginine, 1,2-hexanediol, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, tamarindus indica seed gum, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, glycolic acid, rice ferment filtrate (sake), hizikia fusiforme extract, ethylhexylglycerin, salicylic acid, maackia fauriei stem extract, adenosine, glucose, sodium hyaluronate, cellulose gum, fragrance, caramel, panthenol, xanthan gum, caprylyl glycol, sodium pca, lactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate, molasses, limonene, citral

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 12

Total Number of ingredients = 40

Galactomyces ferment filtrate, niacinamide, panthenol, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, butylene glycol, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin, xanthan gum, ethyl hexanediol, adenosine

Water, glycerin, alcohol, butylene glycol, niacinamide, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, sucrose, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, propanediol, galactomyces ferment filtrate, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, arginine, 1,2-hexanediol, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, tamarindus indica seed gum, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, glycolic acid, rice ferment filtrate (sake), hizikia fusiforme extract, ethylhexylglycerin, salicylic acid, maackia fauriei stem extract, adenosine, glucose, sodium hyaluronate, cellulose gum, fragrance, caramel, panthenol, xanthan gum, caprylyl glycol, sodium pca, lactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate, molasses, limonene, citral

Notable ingredients

Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Essential

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sucrose

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Essential

Galactomyces ferment filtrate

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

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.

Panthenol

Also-called: Pro-Vitamin B5 | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

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