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Glow-C Tranexamic 5% Serum

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6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

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Glow-C Tranexamic 5% Serum

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

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Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Ingredient highlights

Glow-C Tranexamic 5% Serum

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify 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

Full ingredient list

Glow-C Tranexamic 5% Serum

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua, propanediol, tranexamic acid, niacinamide, lactic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, glycerin, sodium anisate, sodium levulinate, glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) root extract, gellan gum, sodium phytate, sodium hyaluronate, citric acid, potassium sorbate. 6	Water, propanediol, azelaic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, tranexamic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate se, glycerin, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, isopentyldiol, phenoxyethanol, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, potassium sorbate, sodium gluconate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, tocopherol, jojoba esters, morus alba (mulberry) root extract, alpha-arbutin, glutathione, niacinamide, kojic acid

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 15

Total Number of ingredients = 23

Aqua, propanediol, tranexamic acid, niacinamide, lactic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, glycerin, sodium anisate, sodium levulinate, glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) root extract, gellan gum, sodium phytate, sodium hyaluronate, citric acid, potassium sorbate.

Water, propanediol, azelaic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, tranexamic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate se, glycerin, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, isopentyldiol, phenoxyethanol, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, potassium sorbate, sodium gluconate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, tocopherol, jojoba esters, morus alba (mulberry) root extract, alpha-arbutin, glutathione, niacinamide, kojic acid

Notable ingredients

Glow-C Tranexamic 5% Serum

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Jojoba esters

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Tranexamic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Glow-C Tranexamic 5% Serum

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Aqua

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.

Propanediol

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

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

Tranexamic acid

Function: Skin conditioning, Astringent, Skin brightening

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

Water

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

Propanediol

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