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Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%

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Light Active Ampoule

Product category and function

Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%

Light Active Ampoule

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

Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%

Light Active Ampoule

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

Full ingredient list

Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%

Light Active Ampoule

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, butylene glycol, alpha-arbutin, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, hydroxyacetophenone, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, glycerin, panthenol, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, citric acid, disodium edta, betaine, potassium sorbate, tocopherol 11	Water, glycerin, niacinamide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), dipropylene glycol, hydrogenated polydecene, polyglyceryl-6 stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, c12-14 alketh-12, glyceryl stearate, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, sodium stearoyl glutamate, polyglyceryl-6 behenate, panthenol, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, allantoin, allium cepa (onion) bulb extract, rosa damascena callus extracellular vesicles, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, disodium edta, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, butylene glycol, t-butyl alcohol, hydrogenated lecithin, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, beta-glucan, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, tranexamic acid, glutathione, (-) alpha-bisabolol, alpha-arbutin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, pyridoxine, folic acid, biotin, pentylene glycol, tocopherol, cyanocobalamin, cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar) gum, fructooligosaccharides, phytic acid, glucose, hydrolyzed pea protein, thiamine hcl, riboflavin, linoleic acid, beta-carotene (ci 75130), sodium chloride, bioflavonoids, sodium succinate, glycoproteins.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 20

Total Number of ingredients = 53

Water, butylene glycol, alpha-arbutin, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, hydroxyacetophenone, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, glycerin, panthenol, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, citric acid, disodium edta, betaine, potassium sorbate, tocopherol

Water, glycerin, niacinamide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), dipropylene glycol, hydrogenated polydecene, polyglyceryl-6 stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, c12-14 alketh-12, glyceryl stearate, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, sodium stearoyl glutamate, polyglyceryl-6 behenate, panthenol, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, allantoin, allium cepa (onion) bulb extract, rosa damascena callus extracellular vesicles, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, disodium edta, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, butylene glycol, t-butyl alcohol, hydrogenated lecithin, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, beta-glucan, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, tranexamic acid, glutathione, (-) alpha-bisabolol, alpha-arbutin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, pyridoxine, folic acid, biotin, pentylene glycol, tocopherol, cyanocobalamin, cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar) gum, fructooligosaccharides, phytic acid, glucose, hydrolyzed pea protein, thiamine hcl, riboflavin, linoleic acid, beta-carotene (ci 75130), sodium chloride, bioflavonoids, sodium succinate, glycoproteins.

Notable ingredients

Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%

Light Active Ampoule

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Bioflavonoids, (-) alpha-bisabolol, Panthenol

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

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Ingredients with their functions

Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%

Light Active Ampoule

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.

Alpha-arbutin

Also-called: Alpha arbutin | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Glycerin

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