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Vitamin C Plus Skin Clearing Serum

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Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Eva Naturals Vitamin C Plus Skin Clearing Serum 1oz.

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Vitamin C Plus Skin Clearing Serum

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

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

Vitamin C Plus Skin Clearing Serum

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

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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

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Vitamin C Plus Skin Clearing Serum

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua (deionized water), dimethyl sulfone (msm), sodium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin c), niacinamide (vitamin b3), squalane (from olive oil), rosa canina fruit oil (organic rosehip seed), salicylic acid, phenoxyethanol (preservative), acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, lecithin, pentylene glycol, glycerin (kosher, vegetable), sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil (tea tree essential oil), lavandula officinalis flower oil (lavender essential oil), cananga odorata flower oil (ylang essential oil), polysorbate 20, ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), retinol (vitamin a), alcohol, potassium phosphate, tocopherol (vitamin e), caesalpinia spinosa gum (tara, botanical hyaluronic acid), potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium benzoate (preservative), centella asiatica extract (gotu kola), equisetum arvense extract (horsetail), geranium maculatum extract (wild geranium), taraxacum officinale extract (organic dandelion) 7	Purified water, sd alcohol 40-b, propanediol, dimethicone, glycerin, azelaic acid, salicylic acid, niacinamide, sodium hydroxide, ammonium acrylolyl dimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, licorice root extract, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 29

Total Number of ingredients = 13

Aqua (deionized water), dimethyl sulfone (msm), sodium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin c), niacinamide (vitamin b3), squalane (from olive oil), rosa canina fruit oil (organic rosehip seed), salicylic acid, phenoxyethanol (preservative), acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, lecithin, pentylene glycol, glycerin (kosher, vegetable), sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil (tea tree essential oil), lavandula officinalis flower oil (lavender essential oil), cananga odorata flower oil (ylang essential oil), polysorbate 20, ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), retinol (vitamin a), alcohol, potassium phosphate, tocopherol (vitamin e), caesalpinia spinosa gum (tara, botanical hyaluronic acid), potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium benzoate (preservative), centella asiatica extract (gotu kola), equisetum arvense extract (horsetail), geranium maculatum extract (wild geranium), taraxacum officinale extract (organic dandelion)

Purified water, sd alcohol 40-b, propanediol, dimethicone, glycerin, azelaic acid, salicylic acid, niacinamide, sodium hydroxide, ammonium acrylolyl dimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, licorice root extract, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

Notable ingredients

Vitamin C Plus Skin Clearing Serum

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Anti-acne: Niacinamide (vitamin b3), Retinol (vitamin a), Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil (tea tree essential oil), Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide (vitamin b3), Equisetum arvense extract (horsetail), Centella asiatica extract (gotu kola)

Skin brightening: Niacinamide (vitamin b3), Retinol (vitamin a)

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Licorice root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Vitamin C Plus Skin Clearing Serum

Azelaic Salicylic Gel W/Licorice Root Extract

Aqua (deionized 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.

Dimethyl sulfone (msm)

Also-called: Methylsulfonylmethane, MSM, Methyl sulfonyl methane | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin c)

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Purified water

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

Sd alcohol 40-b

Function: Viscosity controlling, Astringent, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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.

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.

Salicylic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Preservative, Keratolytic, Exfoliant

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.

Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ammonium acrylolyl dimethyltaurate/vp copolymer

We don't have information about this ingredient yet.

Licorice root extract

Also-called: Licorice Root, Licorice Root Extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Soothing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ethylhexylglycerin