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Age Element Brightening Concentrate

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Niacinamide Essence 3%

Product category and function

Age Element Brightening Concentrate

Niacinamide Essence 3%

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

Age Element Brightening Concentrate

Niacinamide Essence 3%

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

Full ingredient list

Age Element Brightening Concentrate

Niacinamide Essence 3%

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua, niacinamide, dipropylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, isopentyldiol, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, arginine, shikimic acid, acetyl tetrapeptide-2, biosaccharide gum-1, ascorbyl propyl hyaluronate, hydrolyzed yeast extract, glycolipids, ethylhexylglycerin, ferulic acid, maslinic acid, isoquercetin, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, propanediol, t-butyl alcohol, sodium citrate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, ci 15985. 7	Water, niacinamide, propanediol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, biosaccharide gum-1, beta-glucan, hydroxyacetophenone, dipropylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, caprylyl glycol, acacia senegal gum, algin, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, sodium hydroxide

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 27

Total Number of ingredients = 17

Aqua, niacinamide, dipropylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, isopentyldiol, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, arginine, shikimic acid, acetyl tetrapeptide-2, biosaccharide gum-1, ascorbyl propyl hyaluronate, hydrolyzed yeast extract, glycolipids, ethylhexylglycerin, ferulic acid, maslinic acid, isoquercetin, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, propanediol, t-butyl alcohol, sodium citrate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, ci 15985.

Water, niacinamide, propanediol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, biosaccharide gum-1, beta-glucan, hydroxyacetophenone, dipropylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, caprylyl glycol, acacia senegal gum, algin, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, sodium hydroxide

Notable ingredients

Age Element Brightening Concentrate

Niacinamide Essence 3%

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

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

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Age Element Brightening Concentrate

Niacinamide Essence 3%

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.

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.

Dipropylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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