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Niacinamide Brightening Toner

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Ginseng Essence Water

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Niacinamide Brightening Toner

Ginseng Essence Water

Toners/Sprays	Toners/Sprays
Lightweight liquids to refresh and prep the skin.	Lightweight liquids to refresh and prep the skin.
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Ingredient highlights

Niacinamide Brightening Toner

Ginseng Essence Water

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free cruelty-free

Full ingredient list

Niacinamide Brightening Toner

Ginseng Essence Water

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, glycerin, niacinamide (3.0%), 1,2-hexanediol, arbutin (2.0%), propanediol, betaine, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, carbomer, tromethamine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed extract, sodium hyaluronate, dextrin, tocopherol 8	Panax ginseng root water, butylene glycol, glycerin, propanediol, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, water, hydroxyacetophenone, glyceryl glucoside, xanthan gum, panthenol, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, allantoin, adenosine, panax ginseng callus culture extract, theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract, dextrin, glucose, panax ginseng root extract, panax ginseng berry extract, lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 17

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Water, glycerin, niacinamide (3.0%), 1,2-hexanediol, arbutin (2.0%), propanediol, betaine, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, carbomer, tromethamine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed extract, sodium hyaluronate, dextrin, tocopherol

Panax ginseng root water, butylene glycol, glycerin, propanediol, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, water, hydroxyacetophenone, glyceryl glucoside, xanthan gum, panthenol, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, allantoin, adenosine, panax ginseng callus culture extract, theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract, dextrin, glucose, panax ginseng root extract, panax ginseng berry extract, lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta

Notable ingredients

Niacinamide Brightening Toner

Ginseng Essence Water

Anti-acne: Niacinamide (3.0%)

Soothing: Niacinamide (3.0%), Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide (3.0%), 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Niacinamide Brightening Toner

Ginseng Essence Water

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 (3.0%)

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.