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Mechnikov's Probiotics Formula Renewing Serum

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Gentle Vitamin C Serum

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Mechnikov's Probiotics Formula Renewing Serum

Gentle Vitamin C 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

Mechnikov's Probiotics Formula Renewing Serum

Gentle Vitamin C Serum

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

Full ingredient list

Mechnikov's Probiotics Formula Renewing Serum

Gentle Vitamin C Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, glycerin, dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters, butylene glycol, betaine, cyclopentasiloxane, hydrogenated polyisobutene, niacinamide, dipropylene glycol, cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-hexanediol, phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, streptococcus thermophilus ferment, bifida ferment filtrate, lactobacillus ferment, lactococcus ferment, hydrogenated lecithin, cetearyl alcohol, arachidyl alcohol, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, oryza sativa (rice) germ oil, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, glycol stearate se, behenyl alcohol, squalane, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, stearic acid, allantoin, polymnia sonchifolia root juice, arachidyl glucoside, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate, xanthan gum, lecithin, polysorbate 60, trometh-amine, lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, yeast ferment extract, trehalose, xylitol, lysolecithin, cynara scolymus (artichoke) leaf extract, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, arctium lappa root extract, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance 11	Water, hippophae rhamnoides fruit water, niacinamide, propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, camellia sinensis leaf water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, castor oil/ipdi copolymer, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tromethamine, xanthan gum, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, adenosine, disodium edta, allantoin, bifida ferment filtrate, ethylhexylglycerin, butylene glycol, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract, caprylyl glycol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 49

Total Number of ingredients = 20

Water, glycerin, dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters, butylene glycol, betaine, cyclopentasiloxane, hydrogenated polyisobutene, niacinamide, dipropylene glycol, cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-hexanediol, phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, streptococcus thermophilus ferment, bifida ferment filtrate, lactobacillus ferment, lactococcus ferment, hydrogenated lecithin, cetearyl alcohol, arachidyl alcohol, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, oryza sativa (rice) germ oil, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, glycol stearate se, behenyl alcohol, squalane, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, stearic acid, allantoin, polymnia sonchifolia root juice, arachidyl glucoside, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate, xanthan gum, lecithin, polysorbate 60, trometh-amine, lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, yeast ferment extract, trehalose, xylitol, lysolecithin, cynara scolymus (artichoke) leaf extract, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, arctium lappa root extract, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance

Water, hippophae rhamnoides fruit water, niacinamide, propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, camellia sinensis leaf water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, castor oil/ipdi copolymer, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tromethamine, xanthan gum, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, adenosine, disodium edta, allantoin, bifida ferment filtrate, ethylhexylglycerin, butylene glycol, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract, caprylyl glycol

Notable ingredients

Mechnikov's Probiotics Formula Renewing Serum

Gentle Vitamin C Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Mechnikov's Probiotics Formula Renewing Serum

Gentle Vitamin C 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.

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.

Dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Hippophae rhamnoides fruit water

Function: Solvent

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.