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Multi-Action Infusion Serum

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Niacinamide 20% Serum

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Multi-Action Infusion Serum

Niacinamide 20% Serum

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Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Ingredient highlights

Multi-Action Infusion Serum

Niacinamide 20% Serum

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free cruelty-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Multi-Action Infusion Serum

Niacinamide 20% Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, methylpropanediol, betaine, centella asiatica extract, morinda citrifolia extract, carbomer, arginine, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, disodium edta, adenosine, melia azadirachta leaf extract, fragrance, melia azadirachta flower extract, sorbitan isostearate, polysorbate 60, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate 12	Water, niacinamide, glycerin, butylene glycol, propanediol, alpha-arbutin, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyacetophenone, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tromethamine, glycereth-25 pca isostearate, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, zea mays (corn) kernel extract, disodium edta, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, hydrogenated lecithin, retinol, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols, cholesterol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, fructan, potassium cetyl phosphate, glucose, chitosan, tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, glutathione, zinc pca.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 25

Total Number of ingredients = 37

Water, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, methylpropanediol, betaine, centella asiatica extract, morinda citrifolia extract, carbomer, arginine, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, disodium edta, adenosine, melia azadirachta leaf extract, fragrance, melia azadirachta flower extract, sorbitan isostearate, polysorbate 60, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate

Water, niacinamide, glycerin, butylene glycol, propanediol, alpha-arbutin, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyacetophenone, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tromethamine, glycereth-25 pca isostearate, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, zea mays (corn) kernel extract, disodium edta, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, hydrogenated lecithin, retinol, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols, cholesterol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, fructan, potassium cetyl phosphate, glucose, chitosan, tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, glutathione, zinc pca.

Notable ingredients

Multi-Action Infusion Serum

Niacinamide 20% Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Retinol

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Retinol

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Ingredients with their functions

Multi-Action Infusion Serum

Niacinamide 20% Serum

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.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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.

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.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent