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Aha 8% Peeling Serum

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Niacinamide 15% Serum

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Aha 8% Peeling Serum

Niacinamide 15% 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

Aha 8% Peeling Serum

Niacinamide 15% 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

Aha 8% Peeling Serum

Niacinamide 15% Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, glycolic acid, potassium hydroxide, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, sodium lactate, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hyaluronate, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, panthenol, allantoin, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf extract, portulaca oleracea (green purslane) extract, carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, arnica montana (arnica) flower extract, artemisia absinthium (mugwort) extract, achillea millefolium (common yarrow) extract, gentiana lutea (yellow gentian) root extract, alcohol, polyquaternium-10, disodium edta, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance 7	Water, niacinamide (150,000ppm), glycerin, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, methyl gluceth-20, panthenol, carbomer, tromethamine, centella asiatica extract, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, portulaca oleracea extract, ethylhexylglycerin, allantoin, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Total Number of ingredients = 17

Water, glycolic acid, potassium hydroxide, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, sodium lactate, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hyaluronate, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, panthenol, allantoin, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf extract, portulaca oleracea (green purslane) extract, carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, arnica montana (arnica) flower extract, artemisia absinthium (mugwort) extract, achillea millefolium (common yarrow) extract, gentiana lutea (yellow gentian) root extract, alcohol, polyquaternium-10, disodium edta, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance

Water, niacinamide (150,000ppm), glycerin, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, methyl gluceth-20, panthenol, carbomer, tromethamine, centella asiatica extract, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, portulaca oleracea extract, ethylhexylglycerin, allantoin, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

Notable ingredients

Aha 8% Peeling Serum

Niacinamide 15% Serum

Soothing: Achillea millefolium (common yarrow) extract, Allantoin, Panthenol

Exfoliant: Glycolic acid

Solvent: Water, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide (150,000ppm)

Soothing: Niacinamide (150,000ppm), Allantoin, Centella asiatica extract, Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide (150,000ppm)

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Ingredients with their functions

Aha 8% Peeling Serum

Niacinamide 15% Serum

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.

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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

Potassium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

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

Water

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

Niacinamide (150,000ppm)

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