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Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

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Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%

Product category and function

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Alpha Arbutin Serum 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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Ingredient highlights

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%

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

Full ingredient list

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 13	Total Number of ingredients = 20
Galactomyces ferment filtrate(93.69%), niacinamide(4%), panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, 1,2-hexanediol, butylene glycol, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, ethylhexylglycerin, chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, algin, glutathione, pentylene glycol, water 6	Water, butylene glycol, alpha-arbutin, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, hydroxyacetophenone, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, glycerin, panthenol, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, citric acid, disodium edta, betaine, potassium sorbate, tocopherol

Notable ingredients

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%

Anti-acne: Niacinamide(4%)

Soothing: Niacinamide(4%), Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide(4%)

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%

Galactomyces ferment filtrate(93.69%)

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Niacinamide(4%)

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.

Panthenol

Also-called: Pro-Vitamin B5 | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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.

Butylene glycol

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

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

Alpha-arbutin

Also-called: Alpha arbutin | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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