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Less On Skin Balancism™ Vegan Serum

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A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

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Less On Skin Balancism™ Vegan Serum

A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid 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

Less On Skin Balancism™ Vegan Serum

A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid 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

Less On Skin Balancism™ Vegan Serum

A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, niacinamide, glycereth-26, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, propanediol, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, asiaticoside, madecassic acid, asiatic acid, xanthan gum, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, pvm/ma copolymer, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, dipropylene glycol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated lecithin, candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, ethoxydiglycol, ethylhexylglycerin 11	Aqua (water), azelaic acid, glycereth-26, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, niacinamide, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, panthenol, centella asiatica leaf extract, centella asiatica extract, centella asiatica root extract, lactic acid, propanediol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, cellulose gum, sodium polyacrylate, disodium edta, snail secretion filtrate, decyl glucoside, salix alba (willow) bark extract, cladosiphon okamuranus extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, asiatic acid, asiaticoside, acetyl hexapeptide-8, madecassic acid, madecassoside, coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) leaf extract, pinus densiflora leaf extract.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 22

Total Number of ingredients = 31

Water, niacinamide, glycereth-26, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, propanediol, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, asiaticoside, madecassic acid, asiatic acid, xanthan gum, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, pvm/ma copolymer, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, dipropylene glycol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated lecithin, candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, ethoxydiglycol, ethylhexylglycerin

Aqua (water), azelaic acid, glycereth-26, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, niacinamide, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, panthenol, centella asiatica leaf extract, centella asiatica extract, centella asiatica root extract, lactic acid, propanediol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, cellulose gum, sodium polyacrylate, disodium edta, snail secretion filtrate, decyl glucoside, salix alba (willow) bark extract, cladosiphon okamuranus extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, asiatic acid, asiaticoside, acetyl hexapeptide-8, madecassic acid, madecassoside, coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) leaf extract, pinus densiflora leaf extract.

Notable ingredients

Less On Skin Balancism™ Vegan Serum

A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol, Salix alba (willow) bark extract, Centella asiatica extract, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Less On Skin Balancism™ Vegan Serum

A-Control 10% Azelaic Acid Serum

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.

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.

Glycereth-26

Function: Viscosity controlling, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Aqua (water)

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

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.