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Niacinamide Brightening Toner

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Squalane Barrier Hydra Toner

Product category and function

Niacinamide Brightening Toner

Squalane Barrier Hydra Toner

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

Squalane Barrier Hydra Toner

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

Squalane Barrier Hydra Toner

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 17	Total Number of ingredients = 14
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 6	Aqua, glycerin, niacinamide, butylene glycol, babassu oil glycereth-8 esters, propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium hyaluronate, caprylhydroxamic acid, inulin, squalane, disodium edta, lactobacillus ferment lysate, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12

Notable ingredients

Niacinamide Brightening Toner

Squalane Barrier Hydra Toner

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

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Niacinamide Brightening Toner

Squalane Barrier Hydra Toner

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.