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Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

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Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum

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Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum

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Ingredient highlights

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing 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

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
(retinol powder) cellulose acetate butyrate, tricaprylin, retinol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, silica silylate, silica, magnesium stearate, (serum) aqua/water, glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, glycereth-26, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, polyglycerin-3, c12-14 pareth-12, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, betaine, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, carbomer, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, tromethamine, glycereth-25 pca isostearate, t-butyl alcohol, tocopherol 15	Water/aqua/eau, butylene glycol, glycerin, methyl gluceth-20, cetyl ethylhexanoate, behenyl alcohol, betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, niacinamide, carbomer, tromethamine, phenyl trimethicone, caprylyl methicone, jojoba esters, fragrance/parfum, hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, glyceryl caprylate, phenoxyethanol, arachidyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, dextrin, theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract, sodium metaphosphate, linalool, arachidyl glucoside, panthenol, mannitol, panax ginseng seed oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, panax ginseng root extract, sodium chloride, panax ginseng leaf/stem extract, limonene, rehmannia glutinosa root extract, paeonia lactiflora root extract, panax ginseng flower extract, polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, retinol, propanediol, lilium tigrinum bulb extract, hydrogenated lecithin, sodium hyaluronate, tocopherol, caprylyl glycol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, phytosphingosine, sodium polyaspartate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, acetyl heptapeptide-4, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, hyaluronic acid, acetyl hexapeptide-8, sodium hydroxide, hexapeptide-9, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, acetyl octapeptide-3

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 29

Total Number of ingredients = 60

(retinol powder) cellulose acetate butyrate, tricaprylin, retinol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, silica silylate, silica, magnesium stearate, (serum) aqua/water, glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, glycereth-26, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, polyglycerin-3, c12-14 pareth-12, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, betaine, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, carbomer, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, tromethamine, glycereth-25 pca isostearate, t-butyl alcohol, tocopherol

Water/aqua/eau, butylene glycol, glycerin, methyl gluceth-20, cetyl ethylhexanoate, behenyl alcohol, betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, niacinamide, carbomer, tromethamine, phenyl trimethicone, caprylyl methicone, jojoba esters, fragrance/parfum, hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, glyceryl caprylate, phenoxyethanol, arachidyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, dextrin, theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract, sodium metaphosphate, linalool, arachidyl glucoside, panthenol, mannitol, panax ginseng seed oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, panax ginseng root extract, sodium chloride, panax ginseng leaf/stem extract, limonene, rehmannia glutinosa root extract, paeonia lactiflora root extract, panax ginseng flower extract, polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, retinol, propanediol, lilium tigrinum bulb extract, hydrogenated lecithin, sodium hyaluronate, tocopherol, caprylyl glycol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, phytosphingosine, sodium polyaspartate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, acetyl heptapeptide-4, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, hyaluronic acid, acetyl hexapeptide-8, sodium hydroxide, hexapeptide-9, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, acetyl octapeptide-3

Notable ingredients

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Panthenol

Skin brightening: Retinol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Retinol

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol, Jojoba esters

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Retinol

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Ingredients with their functions

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum

(retinol powder) cellulose acetate butyrate

Function: Film forming

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

Tricaprylin

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Retinol

Also-called: Vitamin A | Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Retinol is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A and is commonly found in skincare products. It works by increasing cell turnover and promoting the production of collagen, resulting in smoother, refined skin texture and reduced acne breakouts. It also helps fade dark spots and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, pregnant women should avoid using retinol due to potential risks. Side effects may include irritation, redness, dryness, peeling, and burning, but these can be minimized by adjusting usage frequency and using a moisturizer. If symptoms persist or worsen, it's advisable to consult a healthcare provider.

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.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent