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Niacinamide 10% Face Serum

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Dark Spot Serum

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Niacinamide 10% Face Serum

Dark Spot Serum

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Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Niacinamide 10% Face Serum

Dark Spot Serum

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

Full ingredient list

Niacinamide 10% Face Serum

Dark Spot Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water/aqua, niacinamide, glycerin, butylene glycol, dimethyl isosorbide, propanediol, ethoxydiglycol, acetyl glucosamine, zinc pca, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, zinc glycinate, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, hydroxyethylcellulose, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, lecithin, sclerotium gum, pullulan, ethylhexylglycerin. 10	Water, propanediol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, isodecyl neopentanoate, niacinamide (vitamin b3), glycolic acid, diheptyl succinate, tranexamic acid, glycerin, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, pentylene glycol, magnesium aluminum silicate, kojic dipalmitate, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, tocopheryl acetate, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, hydroxyacetophenone, sclerotium gum, lecithin, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, pullulan, caprylyl glycol, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 20

Total Number of ingredients = 31

Water/aqua, niacinamide, glycerin, butylene glycol, dimethyl isosorbide, propanediol, ethoxydiglycol, acetyl glucosamine, zinc pca, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, zinc glycinate, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, hydroxyethylcellulose, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, lecithin, sclerotium gum, pullulan, ethylhexylglycerin.

Water, propanediol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, isodecyl neopentanoate, niacinamide (vitamin b3), glycolic acid, diheptyl succinate, tranexamic acid, glycerin, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, pentylene glycol, magnesium aluminum silicate, kojic dipalmitate, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, tocopheryl acetate, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, hydroxyacetophenone, sclerotium gum, lecithin, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, pullulan, caprylyl glycol, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin

Notable ingredients

Niacinamide 10% Face Serum

Dark Spot Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Acetyl glucosamine

Anti-acne: Niacinamide (vitamin b3)

Soothing: Niacinamide (vitamin b3), Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide (vitamin b3), Tranexamic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Niacinamide 10% Face Serum

Dark Spot Serum

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.

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.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent