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Major Fade Hyper Serum

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Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

Product category and function

Major Fade Hyper Serum

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

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

Major Fade Hyper Serum

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

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

Major Fade Hyper Serum

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

No. of common ingredients = 0
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), sodium hyaluronate, pentylene glycol, propanediol, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, panthenol, ahnfeltia concinna extract, glycerin, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, citric acid, isoceteth-20, ethoxydiglycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 26

Total Number of ingredients = 17

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), sodium hyaluronate, pentylene glycol, propanediol, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, panthenol, ahnfeltia concinna extract, glycerin, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, citric acid, isoceteth-20, ethoxydiglycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol

Notable ingredients

Major Fade Hyper Serum

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Soothing: Panthenol

Solvent: Aqua (water), 1,2-hexanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Hexylene glycol, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol

Anti-microbial: Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients with their functions

Major Fade Hyper Serum

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

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