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Major Fade Hyper Serum

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Flawless Brightly 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

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Major Fade Hyper Serum

Flawless Brightly 10% Azelaic Acid 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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Major Fade Hyper Serum

Flawless Brightly 10% Azelaic Acid 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 cruelty-free

Full ingredient list

Major Fade Hyper Serum

Flawless Brightly 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

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Water/aqua/eau, niacinamide, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, pentylene glycol, alpha-arbutin, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, squalane, cetearyl olivate, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, sorbitan olivate, kojic acid, diglucosyl gallic acid, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, citric acid, sodium phytate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, mica, titanium dioxide/ci 77891 8	Aqua (water), azelaic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, niacinamide, dicaprylyl carbonate, ascorbyl glucoside, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, glyceryl stearate se, cetearyl olivate, bakuchiol, sorbitan olivate, benzyl alcohol, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, disodium edta, dehydroacetic acid

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 26

Total Number of ingredients = 18

Water/aqua/eau, niacinamide, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, pentylene glycol, alpha-arbutin, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, squalane, cetearyl olivate, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, sorbitan olivate, kojic acid, diglucosyl gallic acid, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, citric acid, sodium phytate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, mica, titanium dioxide/ci 77891

Aqua (water), azelaic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, niacinamide, dicaprylyl carbonate, ascorbyl glucoside, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, glyceryl stearate se, cetearyl olivate, bakuchiol, sorbitan olivate, benzyl alcohol, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, disodium edta, dehydroacetic acid

Notable ingredients

Major Fade Hyper Serum

Flawless Brightly 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

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

Major Fade Hyper Serum

Flawless Brightly 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

Water/aqua/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.

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.

Aqua (water)

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

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.