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Dr. Sheth's
Kesar & 2% Kojic Acid Ampoule Serum

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Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase Serum

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Kesar & 2% Kojic Acid Ampoule Serum

Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase 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

Kesar & 2% Kojic Acid Ampoule Serum

Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase Serum

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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

Kesar & 2% Kojic Acid Ampoule Serum

Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase Serum

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Purified water, glycerin, niacinamide, kojic acid, alpha arbutin, aqua, sodium levulinate, potassium sorbate, crocus sativus flower extract, ethyl ascorbic acid, betaine, allantoin, 4-butylresorcinol, dimethyl isosorbide, ethoxydiglycol, phenoxyethanol, sodium hyaluronate, xanthan gum, disodium edta, citric acid. 9	Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, dicaprylyl ether, isononyl isononanoate, propanediol, betaine, parfum/fragrance, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium hyaluronate, sodium chloride, sodium benzoate, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, disodium edta, citric acid, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, alcohol, tocopherol, tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, arbutus unedo fruit extract, potassium sorbate, crocus sativus flower extract, ci 42090 (blue 1), ci 61565 (green 6)

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 20

Total Number of ingredients = 26

Purified water, glycerin, niacinamide, kojic acid, alpha arbutin, aqua, sodium levulinate, potassium sorbate, crocus sativus flower extract, ethyl ascorbic acid, betaine, allantoin, 4-butylresorcinol, dimethyl isosorbide, ethoxydiglycol, phenoxyethanol, sodium hyaluronate, xanthan gum, disodium edta, citric acid.

Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, dicaprylyl ether, isononyl isononanoate, propanediol, betaine, parfum/fragrance, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium hyaluronate, sodium chloride, sodium benzoate, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, disodium edta, citric acid, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, alcohol, tocopherol, tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, arbutus unedo fruit extract, potassium sorbate, crocus sativus flower extract, ci 42090 (blue 1), ci 61565 (green 6)

Notable ingredients

Kesar & 2% Kojic Acid Ampoule Serum

Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Ethyl ascorbic acid

Sunscreen/UV filter: Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate

Antioxidant: Arbutus unedo fruit extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate

Solvent: Aqua/water/eau, Alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl ether, Glycerin, Propanediol

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Ingredients with their functions

Kesar & 2% Kojic Acid Ampoule Serum

Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Bi-Phase Serum

Purified 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.

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.

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.