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Dr. Sheth's
Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule Serum

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Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum

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Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule Serum

Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot 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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Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule Serum

Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot 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

Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule Serum

Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum

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Total Number of ingredients = 16	Total Number of ingredients = 16
Purified water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, sodium hydroxide, ceramide complex, d-panthenol, phenoxyethanol, ferulic acid, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium metabisulfite, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium gluconate, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract (kakadu plum). 6	Water/aqua/eau, glycerin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, squalane, lentinus edodes mycelium extract, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, sodium hyaluronate, citric acid, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, sodium gluconate, sodium citrate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

Notable ingredients

Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule Serum

Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, D-panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

Soothing: Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

Skin brightening: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

Antioxidant: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule Serum

Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot 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.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

Also-called: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbate, EAC, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethyl-Ascorbic Acid | Function: Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

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.