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Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% Face Serum

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Age Element Brightening Concentrate

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Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% Face Serum

Age Element Brightening Concentrate

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% Face Serum

Age Element Brightening Concentrate

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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

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Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% Face Serum

Age Element Brightening Concentrate

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, dimethyl isosorbide, butylene glycol, ethoxydiglycol, sodium citrate, citric acid, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium gluconate, ferulic acid, coceth-7, phenoxyethanol, ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, fullerenes, tocopherol acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, pvp, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate. 7	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.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 19

Total Number of ingredients = 27

Aqua, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, dimethyl isosorbide, butylene glycol, ethoxydiglycol, sodium citrate, citric acid, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium gluconate, ferulic acid, coceth-7, phenoxyethanol, ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, fullerenes, tocopherol acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, pvp, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate.

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.

Notable ingredients

Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% Face Serum

Age Element Brightening Concentrate

Skin brightening: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

Antioxidant: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ferulic acid, Tocopherol acetate

Solvent: Aqua, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Ethoxydiglycol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

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

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Ingredients with their functions

Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% Face Serum

Age Element Brightening Concentrate

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.

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.

Dimethyl isosorbide

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

Aqua

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

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.