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Ultra Lift Firming Dmae Moisturizer

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Ultra Lift Firming Dmae Moisturizer

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Ingredient highlights

Ultra Lift Firming Dmae Moisturizer

Fade Bright Lightening

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Full ingredient list

Ultra Lift Firming Dmae Moisturizer

Fade Bright Lightening

No. of common ingredients = 0
Purified water, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl stearate, polysorbate 20, dimethyl mea, resveratrol, terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) fruit extract, caffeine, copper pca, ceramide ng, ubiquinone, retinol, sodium hyaluronate, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, thioctic acid, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, allantoin, tocopheryl acetate, panthenol, dimethicone, sodium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol. 8	Distilled water, squalane, sd alcohol 40-b, alpha arbutin, propylene glycol, kojic acid, glutathione, azelaic acid, ethoxydiglycol, glycerine, cetyl alcohol, dimethyl isosorbide, niacinamide, resveratrol, butylene glycol, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, glyceryl stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 30

Total Number of ingredients = 22

Purified water, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl stearate, polysorbate 20, dimethyl mea, resveratrol, terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) fruit extract, caffeine, copper pca, ceramide ng, ubiquinone, retinol, sodium hyaluronate, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, thioctic acid, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, allantoin, tocopheryl acetate, panthenol, dimethicone, sodium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol.

Distilled water, squalane, sd alcohol 40-b, alpha arbutin, propylene glycol, kojic acid, glutathione, azelaic acid, ethoxydiglycol, glycerine, cetyl alcohol, dimethyl isosorbide, niacinamide, resveratrol, butylene glycol, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, glyceryl stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin.

Notable ingredients

Ultra Lift Firming Dmae Moisturizer

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Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Allantoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Retinol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Ultra Lift Firming Dmae Moisturizer

Fade Bright Lightening

Purified 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

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

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.

Distilled water

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

Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Sd alcohol 40-b

Function: Viscosity controlling, Astringent, Solvent

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

Alpha arbutin

Also-called: Alpha arbutin | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Propylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Kojic acid

Function: Antioxidant

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

Glutathione

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.

Ethoxydiglycol

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Glycerine

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.

Cetyl alcohol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Dimethyl isosorbide

Function: Viscosity controlling, 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.

Resveratrol

Function: Skin protecting, Antioxidant

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.

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate

Also-called: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate | Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Glyceryl stearate

Also-called: Glycerol monostearate, GMS | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

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