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Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

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Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

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Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

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

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

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

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 13	Total Number of ingredients = 17
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	Aqua (water), sodium hyaluronate, pentylene glycol, propanediol, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, panthenol, ahnfeltia concinna extract, glycerin, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, citric acid, isoceteth-20, ethoxydiglycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol

Notable ingredients

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

Anti-acne: Niacinamide(4%)

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

Skin brightening: Niacinamide(4%)

Soothing: Panthenol

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

Anti-microbial: Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients with their functions

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

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.

Aqua (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.

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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