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UNSPOTTED 4X Dark Spot Correcting Serum for Hyperpigmentation

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Lactic Acid 5% + HA

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UNSPOTTED 4X Dark Spot Correcting Serum for Hyperpigmentation

Lactic Acid 5% + HA

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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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UNSPOTTED 4X Dark Spot Correcting Serum for Hyperpigmentation

Lactic Acid 5% + HA

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Full ingredient list

UNSPOTTED 4X Dark Spot Correcting Serum for Hyperpigmentation

Lactic Acid 5% + HA

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water/eau/aqua, lactic acid, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glycolic acid, maranta arundinacea root extract, tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, coconut alkanes, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, glutathione, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, centella asiatica extract, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, prunus domestica fruit extract, orchis mascula flower extract, glycerin, coco-caprylate/caprate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin. 8	Aqua (water), lactic acid, glycerin, pentylene glycol, propanediol, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, isoceteth-20, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 27

Total Number of ingredients = 15

Water/eau/aqua, lactic acid, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glycolic acid, maranta arundinacea root extract, tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, coconut alkanes, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, glutathione, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, centella asiatica extract, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, prunus domestica fruit extract, orchis mascula flower extract, glycerin, coco-caprylate/caprate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin.

Aqua (water), lactic acid, glycerin, pentylene glycol, propanediol, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, isoceteth-20, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol

Notable ingredients

UNSPOTTED 4X Dark Spot Correcting Serum for Hyperpigmentation

Lactic Acid 5% + HA

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Orchis mascula flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Tranexamic acid

Antioxidant: Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract

Exfoliant: Lactic acid

Solvent: Aqua (water), 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol

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Ingredients with their functions

UNSPOTTED 4X Dark Spot Correcting Serum for Hyperpigmentation

Lactic Acid 5% + HA

Water/eau/aqua

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.

Lactic acid

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Buffering, Exfoliant

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

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice

Also-called: Aloe Vera, Aloe Vera Juice, Aloe barbadensis juice | Function: Skin conditioning

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

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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

Maranta arundinacea root extract

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

Tranexamic acid

Function: Skin conditioning, Astringent, Skin brightening

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

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.

Coconut alkanes

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Glutathione

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.

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Centella asiatica extract

Also-called: Gotu Kola Extract, Tiger Grass, | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate

Function: Anti-microbial

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

Prunus domestica fruit extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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