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Perfectionist Pro Multi Zone Wrinkle Concentrate With Niacinamide + Chlorella

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Brilliant C Brightening Serum

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Perfectionist Pro Multi Zone Wrinkle Concentrate With Niacinamide + Chlorella

Brilliant C Brightening 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

Perfectionist Pro Multi Zone Wrinkle Concentrate With Niacinamide + Chlorella

Brilliant C Brightening Serum

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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Perfectionist Pro Multi Zone Wrinkle Concentrate With Niacinamide + Chlorella

Brilliant C Brightening Serum

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Water/aqua/eau, dimethicone, niacinamide, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, isopropyl isostearate, glycerin, butylene glycol, behenyl alcohol, trimethylsiloxysilicate, silica, phenyl trimethicone, ascorbyl glucoside, sodium hyaluronate, algae extract, chlorella vulgaris extract, geranium robertianum extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) leaf extract, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed extract, hordeum vulgare (barley) extract/extrait d'orge, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, caffeine, caprylyl glycol, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, peg-10 dimethicone, ethylhexylglycerin, c13-14 isoparaffin, propylene glycol dicaprate, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sucrose, tocopherol, peg-32, polysorbate 40, hydrogenated lecithin, peg-6, carbomer, hexylene glycol, xanthan gum, laureth-7, polyacrylamide, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, bht, sodium citrate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, chlorphenesin. 15	Cyclomethicone, water/aqua/eau, disiloxane, polyethylene, dimethicone, polysilicone-11, cyclopentasiloxane, ascorbyl glucoside, caprylic/capric triglyceride, butylene glycol, glycerin, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, peg-10 dimethicone, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, saxifraga sarmentosa extract, vitis vinifera (grape) fruit extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, morus bombycis root extract, diacetyl boldine, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, soluble collagen, sodium hyaluronate, centella asiatica extract, echinacea purpurea extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, bisabolol, isohexadecane, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 40, nylon-12, xanthan gum, carbomer, citric acid, potassium hydroxide, sodium citrate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, silica, mica (ci 77019), tin oxide (ci 77861), fragrance (parfum)

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 51

Total Number of ingredients = 45

Water/aqua/eau, dimethicone, niacinamide, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, isopropyl isostearate, glycerin, butylene glycol, behenyl alcohol, trimethylsiloxysilicate, silica, phenyl trimethicone, ascorbyl glucoside, sodium hyaluronate, algae extract, chlorella vulgaris extract, geranium robertianum extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) leaf extract, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed extract, hordeum vulgare (barley) extract/extrait d'orge, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, caffeine, caprylyl glycol, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, peg-10 dimethicone, ethylhexylglycerin, c13-14 isoparaffin, propylene glycol dicaprate, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sucrose, tocopherol, peg-32, polysorbate 40, hydrogenated lecithin, peg-6, carbomer, hexylene glycol, xanthan gum, laureth-7, polyacrylamide, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, bht, sodium citrate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, chlorphenesin.

Cyclomethicone, water/aqua/eau, disiloxane, polyethylene, dimethicone, polysilicone-11, cyclopentasiloxane, ascorbyl glucoside, caprylic/capric triglyceride, butylene glycol, glycerin, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, peg-10 dimethicone, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, saxifraga sarmentosa extract, vitis vinifera (grape) fruit extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, morus bombycis root extract, diacetyl boldine, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, soluble collagen, sodium hyaluronate, centella asiatica extract, echinacea purpurea extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, bisabolol, isohexadecane, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 40, nylon-12, xanthan gum, carbomer, citric acid, potassium hydroxide, sodium citrate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, silica, mica (ci 77019), tin oxide (ci 77861), fragrance (parfum)

Notable ingredients

Perfectionist Pro Multi Zone Wrinkle Concentrate With Niacinamide + Chlorella

Brilliant C Brightening Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Sucrose

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Sunscreen/UV filter: Titanium dioxide (ci 77891)

Soothing: Bisabolol, Centella asiatica extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract

Antioxidant: Ascorbyl glucoside, Centella asiatica extract

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Ingredients with their functions

Perfectionist Pro Multi Zone Wrinkle Concentrate With Niacinamide + Chlorella

Brilliant C Brightening 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.

Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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.