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Niacinamide Serum (Vitamin B3) 5%

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CE Ferulic With 15% L-Ascorbic Acid

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Niacinamide Serum (Vitamin B3) 5%

CE Ferulic With 15% L-Ascorbic Acid

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

Niacinamide Serum (Vitamin B3) 5%

CE Ferulic With 15% L-Ascorbic Acid

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

Full ingredient list

Niacinamide Serum (Vitamin B3) 5%

CE Ferulic With 15% L-Ascorbic Acid

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 11	Total Number of ingredients = 12
Purified water (aqua), propylene glycol, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, glycerine, green tea extract, polysaccharide gum, sodium pca, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin 5	Aqua/water/eau, ethoxydiglycol, ascorbic acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, laureth-23, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, triethanolamine, ferulic acid, panthenol, sodium hyaluronate.

Notable ingredients

Niacinamide Serum (Vitamin B3) 5%

CE Ferulic With 15% L-Ascorbic Acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Soothing: Panthenol

Antioxidant: Ascorbic acid, Ferulic acid, Tocopherol

Solvent: Aqua/water/eau, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Propylene glycol

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Ingredients with their functions

Niacinamide Serum (Vitamin B3) 5%

CE Ferulic With 15% L-Ascorbic Acid

Purified 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.

Propylene glycol

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

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.