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In The Clear Acne Serum

Golden Hour Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C 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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In The Clear Acne Serum

Golden Hour Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C Serum

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In The Clear Acne Serum

Golden Hour Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C Serum

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Salicylic acid 0.5 %, water (aqua/eau), propanediol, niacinamide, azelaic acid, coco-caprylate, zinc pca, allantoin, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan palmitate, cetyl palmitate, cetearyl olivate, sebacic acid, xanthan gum, hydroxyacetophenone, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, sodium hydroxide 8	Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, ascorbic acid, gold, glutathione, sodium hyaluronate, hedychium coronarium (white ginger) root extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, lactobacillus/punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit ferment extract, vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) fruit/leaf extract, saccharum officinarum (sugarcane) extract, acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, lactic acid, glycolic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, sorbitol, panthenol, allantoin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, propanediol, glyceryl caprylate, hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, ci 77891 (titanium dioxide), mica, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, caprylyl glycol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 19

Total Number of ingredients = 34

Salicylic acid 0.5 %, water (aqua/eau), propanediol, niacinamide, azelaic acid, coco-caprylate, zinc pca, allantoin, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan palmitate, cetyl palmitate, cetearyl olivate, sebacic acid, xanthan gum, hydroxyacetophenone, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, sodium hydroxide

Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, ascorbic acid, gold, glutathione, sodium hyaluronate, hedychium coronarium (white ginger) root extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, lactobacillus/punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit ferment extract, vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) fruit/leaf extract, saccharum officinarum (sugarcane) extract, acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, lactic acid, glycolic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, sorbitol, panthenol, allantoin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, propanediol, glyceryl caprylate, hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, ci 77891 (titanium dioxide), mica, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, caprylyl glycol

Notable ingredients

In The Clear Acne Serum

Golden Hour Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Allantoin, Panthenol

Antioxidant: Ascorbic acid, Hydroxyacetophenone

Exfoliant: Glycolic acid, Malic acid, Lactobacillus/punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit ferment extract, Tartaric acid, Lactic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

In The Clear Acne Serum

Golden Hour Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C Serum

Salicylic acid 0.5 %

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Water (aqua/eau)

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.

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.

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.