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Dr. Barbara Sturm
The Better B Niacinamide Serum

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Redness Relief Face Moisturizer Azelaic Acid 5% + Niacinamide

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Product category and function

The Better B Niacinamide Serum

Redness Relief Face Moisturizer Azelaic Acid 5% + Niacinamide

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

Redness Relief Face Moisturizer Azelaic Acid 5% + Niacinamide

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

Redness Relief Face Moisturizer Azelaic Acid 5% + Niacinamide

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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. 10	Aqua (water), helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, azelaic acid, coco-caprylate/caprate, hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, pentylene glycol, glycerin, potassium cetyl phosphate, cetearyl alcohol, niacinamide, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, chlorella vulgaris extract, glyceryl stearate citrate, xanthan gum, o-cymen-5-ol, tocopherol, citric acid, sodium hydroxide

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Total Number of ingredients = 18

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.

Aqua (water), helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, azelaic acid, coco-caprylate/caprate, hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, pentylene glycol, glycerin, potassium cetyl phosphate, cetearyl alcohol, niacinamide, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, chlorella vulgaris extract, glyceryl stearate citrate, xanthan gum, o-cymen-5-ol, tocopherol, citric acid, sodium hydroxide

Notable ingredients

The Better B Niacinamide Serum

Redness Relief Face Moisturizer Azelaic Acid 5% + Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Ectoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

The Better B Niacinamide Serum

Redness Relief Face Moisturizer Azelaic Acid 5% + Niacinamide

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.

Aqua (water)

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

Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil

Also-called: Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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.