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Red Succinic Acid Serum

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A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

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Red Succinic Acid Serum

A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

Leave-on Chemical Exfoliants	Serums/Treatments
Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Red Succinic Acid Serum

A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Red Succinic Acid Serum

A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, glycereth-26, niacinamide, glycerin, butylene glycol, panthenol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dicaprylyl ether, arginine, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, polyglyceryl-6 laurate, succinic acid, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, diethoxyethyl succinate, betaine, propanediol, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, salicylic acid, polyisobutene, melia azadirachta leaf extract, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, melia azadirachta flower extract, squalane, allantoin, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, tromethamine, adenosine, hydroxyethylcellulose, xanthan gum, disodium edta, sorbitan oleate, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, monascus extract, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, dextrin, corallina officinalis extract, geranium maculatum oil, ceramide np, tocopherol, phytosphingosine, morinda citrifolia fruit extract, beta-glucan, momordica charantia fruit extract, hydrogenated lecithin, hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract. 16	Purified water, glycerin, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, betaine, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, denatured alcohol, squalane, diethoxyethyl succinate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, sucrose stearate, glyceryl polymethacrylate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, phytosterols, caprylyl methicone, carbomer, hydrogenated lecithin, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, tromethamine, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, propanediol, cellulose gum, disodium edta, madecassoside, beta-glucan, tocopherol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 51

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Water, glycereth-26, niacinamide, glycerin, butylene glycol, panthenol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dicaprylyl ether, arginine, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, polyglyceryl-6 laurate, succinic acid, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, diethoxyethyl succinate, betaine, propanediol, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, salicylic acid, polyisobutene, melia azadirachta leaf extract, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, melia azadirachta flower extract, squalane, allantoin, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, tromethamine, adenosine, hydroxyethylcellulose, xanthan gum, disodium edta, sorbitan oleate, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, monascus extract, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, dextrin, corallina officinalis extract, geranium maculatum oil, ceramide np, tocopherol, phytosphingosine, morinda citrifolia fruit extract, beta-glucan, momordica charantia fruit extract, hydrogenated lecithin, hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract.

Purified water, glycerin, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, betaine, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, denatured alcohol, squalane, diethoxyethyl succinate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, sucrose stearate, glyceryl polymethacrylate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, phytosterols, caprylyl methicone, carbomer, hydrogenated lecithin, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, tromethamine, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, propanediol, cellulose gum, disodium edta, madecassoside, beta-glucan, tocopherol

Notable ingredients

Red Succinic Acid Serum

A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Red Succinic Acid Serum

A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum

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.

Glycereth-26

Function: Viscosity controlling, Humectant/Moisturizer

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.