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Sesbalance Mattifying Serum

Sesderma SESBALANCE Mattifying Serum 1 0 fl Oz.

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The Resurfacing Treatment

Sesbalance Mattifying Serum

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Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...	Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...
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Ingredient highlights

The Resurfacing Treatment

Sesbalance Mattifying 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

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No. of common ingredients = 0
Water/aqua/eau, alcohol denat., yeast extract/faex/extrait de levure, lactobacillus ferment, glycolic acid, propanediol, glycerin, sodium citrate, butylene glycol, gluconolactone, algae extract, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, medicago sativa (alfalfa) seed powder, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seedcake, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) seed meal, eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf oil, sodium gluconate, copper gluconate, calcium gluconate, magnesium gluconate, zinc gluconate, tocopheryl succinate, niacin, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed powder, sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract, trametes versicolor extract, castanea sativa (chestnut) seed extract, hydrolyzed rice extract, pisum sativum (pea) extract, bambusa vulgaris (bamboo) extract, laminaria digitata extract, prunus mume fruit extract, laminaria saccharina extract, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower extract, thermus thermophillus ferment, caffeine, sodium hyaluronate, lactic acid, salicylic acid, acetyl hexapeptide-8, camphor, menthyl lactate, ethylhexylglycerin, lecithin, ppg-5-ceteth-20, poloxamer 407, polysorbate 20, xanthan gum, fragrance (parfum), linalool, benzyl salicylate, eugenol, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, tartaric acid, sodium hydroxide, glucosamine hcl, phytic acid, disodium edta, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol, caramel, red 4 (ci 14700). 17	Water, niacinamide, glycerin, propanediol, propylene glycol, mandelic acid, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polymethyl methacrylate, epigallocatechin gallate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, aesculus hippocastanum bark extract, alcohol, ammonium glycyrrhizate, bha, bht, biotin, butylene glycol, caffeine, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita extract, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, faex extract, panthenol, fragrance, phenoxyethanol, phosphatidylcholine, poloxamer 235, poloxamer 338, polysorbate 20, potassium sorbate, retinol, salicylic acid, sodium cholate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, tocophersolan, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, zinc gluconate

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 63

Total Number of ingredients = 40

Water/aqua/eau, alcohol denat., yeast extract/faex/extrait de levure, lactobacillus ferment, glycolic acid, propanediol, glycerin, sodium citrate, butylene glycol, gluconolactone, algae extract, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, medicago sativa (alfalfa) seed powder, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seedcake, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) seed meal, eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf oil, sodium gluconate, copper gluconate, calcium gluconate, magnesium gluconate, zinc gluconate, tocopheryl succinate, niacin, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed powder, sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract, trametes versicolor extract, castanea sativa (chestnut) seed extract, hydrolyzed rice extract, pisum sativum (pea) extract, bambusa vulgaris (bamboo) extract, laminaria digitata extract, prunus mume fruit extract, laminaria saccharina extract, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower extract, thermus thermophillus ferment, caffeine, sodium hyaluronate, lactic acid, salicylic acid, acetyl hexapeptide-8, camphor, menthyl lactate, ethylhexylglycerin, lecithin, ppg-5-ceteth-20, poloxamer 407, polysorbate 20, xanthan gum, fragrance (parfum), linalool, benzyl salicylate, eugenol, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, tartaric acid, sodium hydroxide, glucosamine hcl, phytic acid, disodium edta, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol, caramel, red 4 (ci 14700).

Water, niacinamide, glycerin, propanediol, propylene glycol, mandelic acid, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polymethyl methacrylate, epigallocatechin gallate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, aesculus hippocastanum bark extract, alcohol, ammonium glycyrrhizate, bha, bht, biotin, butylene glycol, caffeine, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita extract, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, faex extract, panthenol, fragrance, phenoxyethanol, phosphatidylcholine, poloxamer 235, poloxamer 338, polysorbate 20, potassium sorbate, retinol, salicylic acid, sodium cholate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, tocophersolan, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, zinc gluconate

Notable ingredients

The Resurfacing Treatment

Sesbalance Mattifying Serum

Anti-acne: Salicylic acid

Soothing: Lactobacillus ferment

Antioxidant: Caffeine, Tocopheryl succinate

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Retinol, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Retinol

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Ingredients with their functions

The Resurfacing Treatment

Sesbalance Mattifying Serum

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.

Alcohol denat.

Also-called: Alcohol denat | Function: Viscosity controlling, Astringent, Solvent, Anti-microbial

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

Yeast extract/faex/extrait de levure

Also-called: Faex | Function: Skin protecting, 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

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.

Glycerin

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