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Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl + Niacinamide

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Salicylic Fix Concentrate Extreme 2%

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Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl + Niacinamide

Salicylic Fix Concentrate Extreme 2%

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl + Niacinamide

Salicylic Fix Concentrate Extreme 2%

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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

Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl + Niacinamide

Salicylic Fix Concentrate Extreme 2%

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Aqua/water/eau, dimethicone, niacinamide, glycerin, propylene glycol, polysilicone-11, silica, bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, cystoseira tamariscifolia extract, 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine, peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, sodium thiosulfate, carnosine, poloxamer 338, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, capryloyl salicylic acid, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, pentylene glycol, octyldodecanol, retinyl palmitate, tocopherol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, phenoxyethanol, ci 17200 (red 33), parfum/fragrance 9	Aqua (water), propylene glycol, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, salicylic acid, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, propanediol, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, parfum (fragrance), disodium edta, niacinamide, panthenol, dehydroacetic acid, alcohol, polygonum bistorta root extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, nymphaea coerulea flower extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, ci 17200 (red 33)

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 32

Total Number of ingredients = 21

Aqua/water/eau, dimethicone, niacinamide, glycerin, propylene glycol, polysilicone-11, silica, bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, cystoseira tamariscifolia extract, 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine, peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, sodium thiosulfate, carnosine, poloxamer 338, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, capryloyl salicylic acid, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, pentylene glycol, octyldodecanol, retinyl palmitate, tocopherol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, phenoxyethanol, ci 17200 (red 33), parfum/fragrance

Aqua (water), propylene glycol, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, salicylic acid, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, propanediol, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, parfum (fragrance), disodium edta, niacinamide, panthenol, dehydroacetic acid, alcohol, polygonum bistorta root extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, nymphaea coerulea flower extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, ci 17200 (red 33)

Notable ingredients

Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl + Niacinamide

Salicylic Fix Concentrate Extreme 2%

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl + Niacinamide

Salicylic Fix Concentrate Extreme 2%

Aqua/water/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.

Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, 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.