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Firm Belief Smoothing Peptide Cream

Barrier Renewal Complex

Regular Moisturizers	Regular Moisturizers
Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...	Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...
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Firm Belief Smoothing Peptide Cream

Barrier Renewal Complex

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

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Firm Belief Smoothing Peptide Cream

Barrier Renewal Complex

No. of common ingredients = 0
Glycerin, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, propanediol, niacinamide, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, diisostearyl malate, glyceryl stearate citrate, cetyl alcohol, myristyl myristate, acetyl tetrapeptide-9, acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, astragalus membranaceus root extract, himanthalia elongata extract, artemisia princeps leaf extract, ceratonia siliqua (carob) seed extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, sodium hyaluronate, xylitylglucoside, hydroxyethyl urea, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, tocopherol, glucose, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sorbitan isostearate, polysorbate 60, sodium lactate, xanthan gum, carbomer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, ammonium acryloyldimethyl taurate/vp copolymer, coco-glucoside, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, disodium edta, citric acid, water 17	Water, ethylhexyl isononanoate, niacinamide, glycerin, squalane, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, polyisobutene, carbomer, xylitol, actinidia chinensis (kiwi) fruit extract, piptadenia colubrina peel extract, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hyaluronate, peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, bromelain, ceteareth-25, tocopherol, disodium edta, glycine soja (soybean) oil, maltodextrin, cetyl alcohol, microcrystalline cellulose, benzyl alcohol, behenic acid, ceramide np, cholesterol, diethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, silica, ceramide ns, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide eos, caprooyl phytosphingosine, caprooyl sphingosine, ascorbyl palmitate, butylene glycol, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium bisulfite, biotin, ficin, glutamine, proline

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 45

Total Number of ingredients = 49

Glycerin, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, propanediol, niacinamide, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, diisostearyl malate, glyceryl stearate citrate, cetyl alcohol, myristyl myristate, acetyl tetrapeptide-9, acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, astragalus membranaceus root extract, himanthalia elongata extract, artemisia princeps leaf extract, ceratonia siliqua (carob) seed extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, sodium hyaluronate, xylitylglucoside, hydroxyethyl urea, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, tocopherol, glucose, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sorbitan isostearate, polysorbate 60, sodium lactate, xanthan gum, carbomer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, ammonium acryloyldimethyl taurate/vp copolymer, coco-glucoside, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, disodium edta, citric acid, water

Water, ethylhexyl isononanoate, niacinamide, glycerin, squalane, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, polyisobutene, carbomer, xylitol, actinidia chinensis (kiwi) fruit extract, piptadenia colubrina peel extract, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hyaluronate, peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, bromelain, ceteareth-25, tocopherol, disodium edta, glycine soja (soybean) oil, maltodextrin, cetyl alcohol, microcrystalline cellulose, benzyl alcohol, behenic acid, ceramide np, cholesterol, diethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, silica, ceramide ns, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide eos, caprooyl phytosphingosine, caprooyl sphingosine, ascorbyl palmitate, butylene glycol, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium bisulfite, biotin, ficin, glutamine, proline

Notable ingredients

Firm Belief Smoothing Peptide Cream

Barrier Renewal Complex

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Firm Belief Smoothing Peptide Cream

Barrier Renewal Complex

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.

Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil

Also-called: Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

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.

Ethylhexyl isononanoate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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.