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Zero Pore One-day Peptide Serum

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Azelaic A1 Calming Ampoule

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Zero Pore One-day Peptide Serum

Azelaic A1 Calming Ampoule

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

Zero Pore One-day Peptide Serum

Azelaic A1 Calming Ampoule

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

Zero Pore One-day Peptide Serum

Azelaic A1 Calming Ampoule

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water(aqua), gluconolactone, methylpropanediol, glycerin, propanediol, tromethamine, polyglycerin-3, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, citric acid, dimethicone, butylene glycol, c12-14 pareth-12, hydroxyethylcellulose, salicylic acid, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, lecithin, allantoin, lactic acid, glycolic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, dextrin, indigofera tinctoria extract, sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid, sodium citrate, hemerocallis fulva flower extract, gardenia florida fruit extract, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, trisodium phosphate, myosotis sylvatica flower/leaf/stem extract, pentylene glycol, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, centella asiatica extract, madecassoside, lactobacillus ferment lysate, taraxacum officinale (dandelion) leaf extract 16	Water, propylene glycol, azelaic acid, tromethamine, 1,2-hexanediol, panthenol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, cyanocobalamin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, lactobacillus/soymilk ferment filtrate, butylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, pentylene glycol, xylitol, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, houttuynia cordata extract, centella asiatica extract, tocopherol, madecassoside, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, asiaticoside, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, potassium hyaluronate.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 42

Total Number of ingredients = 32

Water(aqua), gluconolactone, methylpropanediol, glycerin, propanediol, tromethamine, polyglycerin-3, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, citric acid, dimethicone, butylene glycol, c12-14 pareth-12, hydroxyethylcellulose, salicylic acid, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, lecithin, allantoin, lactic acid, glycolic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, dextrin, indigofera tinctoria extract, sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid, sodium citrate, hemerocallis fulva flower extract, gardenia florida fruit extract, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, trisodium phosphate, myosotis sylvatica flower/leaf/stem extract, pentylene glycol, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, centella asiatica extract, madecassoside, lactobacillus ferment lysate, taraxacum officinale (dandelion) leaf extract

Water, propylene glycol, azelaic acid, tromethamine, 1,2-hexanediol, panthenol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, cyanocobalamin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, lactobacillus/soymilk ferment filtrate, butylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, pentylene glycol, xylitol, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, houttuynia cordata extract, centella asiatica extract, tocopherol, madecassoside, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, asiaticoside, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, potassium hyaluronate.

Notable ingredients

Zero Pore One-day Peptide Serum

Azelaic A1 Calming Ampoule

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Centella asiatica extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Azelaic acid

Soothing: Panthenol, Centella asiatica extract, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Zero Pore One-day Peptide Serum

Azelaic A1 Calming Ampoule

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.

Gluconolactone

Function: Skin conditioning, Chelating, Exfoliant

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

Methylpropanediol

Function: Solvent

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

Propylene glycol

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

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

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.