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Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum

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5% Niacinamide Serum

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Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum

5% Niacinamide Serum

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

Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum

5% Niacinamide Serum

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

Full ingredient list

Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum

5% Niacinamide Serum

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Water (aqua), ascorbic acid, ethoxydiglycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, magnolia officinalis bark extract, tocopherol, xanthan gum, ferulic acid, lecithin, disodium edta, sodium metabisulfite, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) callus culture extract, ethylhexylglycerin, maltodextrin, triethanolamine, phenoxyethanol 9	Water (aqua), niacinamide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, glycerin, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, xylitylglucoside, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, ascorbic acid, anhydroxylitol, ferulic acid, xanthan gum, saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, saccharomyces/zinc ferment, hydroxyacetophenone, xylitol, glycose, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, phenoxyethanol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 19

Total Number of ingredients = 22

Water (aqua), ascorbic acid, ethoxydiglycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, magnolia officinalis bark extract, tocopherol, xanthan gum, ferulic acid, lecithin, disodium edta, sodium metabisulfite, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) callus culture extract, ethylhexylglycerin, maltodextrin, triethanolamine, phenoxyethanol

Water (aqua), niacinamide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, glycerin, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, xylitylglucoside, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, ascorbic acid, anhydroxylitol, ferulic acid, xanthan gum, saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, saccharomyces/zinc ferment, hydroxyacetophenone, xylitol, glycose, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, phenoxyethanol

Notable ingredients

Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum

5% Niacinamide Serum

Antioxidant: Ascorbic acid, Ferulic acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract

Solvent: Water (aqua), Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin

Absorbent: Maltodextrin

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum

5% Niacinamide Serum

Water (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.

Ascorbic acid

Also-called: L-ascorbic acid | Function: Skin conditioning, Buffering, Antioxidant

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

Ethoxydiglycol

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Water (aqua)

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.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Also-called: Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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