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Dr. Barbara Sturm
The Better B Niacinamide Serum

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Skin Renewal Serum

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Product category and function

The Better B Niacinamide Serum

Skin Renewal Serum

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

The Better B Niacinamide Serum

Skin Renewal 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 vegan cruelty-free

Full ingredient list

The Better B Niacinamide Serum

Skin Renewal Serum

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Aqua/water/eau, niacinamide, ectoin, glycerin, lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, dicaprylyl carbonate, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, saccharide isomerate, panthenol, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, hydrogenated palm glycerides, hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, cetearyl alcohol, potassium cetyl phosphate, sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol, citric acid, pantolactone, phenoxyethanol, alcohol, sodium phytate. 8	Water/aqua/eau, glycerin, niacinamide, saccharide isomerate, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol, fructose, levulinic acid, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, sodium levulinate, sodium phytate, sodium benzoate, echinacea purpurea extract, panthenol, potassium sorbate, withania somnifera root extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, pelargonium graveolens oil, citric acid, sodium citrate, tocopherol, cedrus atlantica bark oil, cananga odorata flower oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, arginine/lysine polypeptide, citronellol, geraniol, linalool

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Aqua/water/eau, niacinamide, ectoin, glycerin, lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, dicaprylyl carbonate, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, saccharide isomerate, panthenol, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, hydrogenated palm glycerides, hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, cetearyl alcohol, potassium cetyl phosphate, sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol, citric acid, pantolactone, phenoxyethanol, alcohol, sodium phytate.

Water/aqua/eau, glycerin, niacinamide, saccharide isomerate, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol, fructose, levulinic acid, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, sodium levulinate, sodium phytate, sodium benzoate, echinacea purpurea extract, panthenol, potassium sorbate, withania somnifera root extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, pelargonium graveolens oil, citric acid, sodium citrate, tocopherol, cedrus atlantica bark oil, cananga odorata flower oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, arginine/lysine polypeptide, citronellol, geraniol, linalool

Notable ingredients

The Better B Niacinamide Serum

Skin Renewal Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Ectoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

The Better B Niacinamide Serum

Skin Renewal Serum

Aqua/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.

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.

Ectoin

Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning

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