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The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum

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Time Revolution The First Essence 5 X

The Hyaluronic Acid 3 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

Time Revolution The First Essence 5 X

The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum

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

Time Revolution The First Essence 5 X

The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Yeast ferment extract, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, bifida ferment lysate, water, diethoxyethyl succinate, propanediol, sodium pca, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, polyquaternium-51, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, vinegar, oryza sativa (rice) extract, glycerin, pearl powder, ceramide np, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin 12	Water, butylene glycol, propanediol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate (3%), pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, diethoxyethyl succinate, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, betaine, xanthan gum, dimethicone, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium pca, sodium lactate, pca, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, hydrogenated lecithin, ethylhexylglycerin, serine, alanine, glycine, sodium phytate, sorbitan isostearate, pvm/ma copolymer, glutamic acid, citric acid, lysine hcl, threonine, arginine, sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, proline, ceramide np, cholesterol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phytosphingosine, stearic acid, oleic acid, alcohol, tocopherol, lactic acid, caprylyl glycol, caprylhydroxamic acid

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 20

Total Number of ingredients = 43

Yeast ferment extract, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, bifida ferment lysate, water, diethoxyethyl succinate, propanediol, sodium pca, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, polyquaternium-51, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, vinegar, oryza sativa (rice) extract, glycerin, pearl powder, ceramide np, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin

Water, butylene glycol, propanediol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate (3%), pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, diethoxyethyl succinate, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, betaine, xanthan gum, dimethicone, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium pca, sodium lactate, pca, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, hydrogenated lecithin, ethylhexylglycerin, serine, alanine, glycine, sodium phytate, sorbitan isostearate, pvm/ma copolymer, glutamic acid, citric acid, lysine hcl, threonine, arginine, sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, proline, ceramide np, cholesterol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phytosphingosine, stearic acid, oleic acid, alcohol, tocopherol, lactic acid, caprylyl glycol, caprylhydroxamic acid

Notable ingredients

Time Revolution The First Essence 5 X

The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Antioxidant: Tocopherol

Exfoliant: Lactic acid

Solvent: Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol

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Ingredients with their functions

Time Revolution The First Essence 5 X

The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum

Yeast ferment extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

1,2-hexanediol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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.

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.

Butylene glycol

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

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

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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