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Hydr8 B5

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Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule Serum

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Hydr8 B5

Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule 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

Hydr8 B5

Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule 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

Hydr8 B5

Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule Serum

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Total Number of ingredients = 7	Total Number of ingredients = 16
Aqua (water), panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, calcium pantothenate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid 5	Purified water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, sodium hydroxide, ceramide complex, d-panthenol, phenoxyethanol, ferulic acid, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium metabisulfite, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium gluconate, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract (kakadu plum).

Notable ingredients

Hydr8 B5

Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule Serum

Soothing: Panthenol

Solvent: Aqua (water)

Anti-microbial: Phenoxyethanol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, D-panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Hydr8 B5

Non-Irritating Ceramide & 15% Vitamin C Ampoule Serum

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.

Panthenol

Also-called: Pro-Vitamin B5 | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Purified water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

Also-called: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbate, EAC, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethyl-Ascorbic Acid | Function: Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

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.