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Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee 3%

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Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Control Cleanser

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Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee 3%

Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Control Cleanser

Face Cleansers	Face Cleansers
Water-based foaming and gel cleansers for the face.	Water-based foaming and gel cleansers for the face.
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Ingredient highlights

Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee 3%

Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Control Cleanser

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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

Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee 3%

Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Control Cleanser

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua, disodium cocoyl glutamate, niacinamide, glycerin, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, decyl glucoside, xanthan gum, sodium hyaluronate, myrciaria dubia fruit extract, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, ethylhexylglycerin, potassium sorbate, tocopherol 8	Salicylic acid (2%), water, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, glycerin, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, peg-150 distearate, niacinamide, gluconolactone, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, calcium gluconate, sodium chloride, sodium benzoate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, ethylhexylglycerin, hectorite, citric acid.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 15

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Aqua, disodium cocoyl glutamate, niacinamide, glycerin, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, decyl glucoside, xanthan gum, sodium hyaluronate, myrciaria dubia fruit extract, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, ethylhexylglycerin, potassium sorbate, tocopherol

Salicylic acid (2%), water, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, glycerin, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, peg-150 distearate, niacinamide, gluconolactone, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, calcium gluconate, sodium chloride, sodium benzoate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, ethylhexylglycerin, hectorite, citric acid.

Notable ingredients

Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee 3%

Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Control Cleanser

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic acid (2%)

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee 3%

Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Control Cleanser

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.

Disodium cocoyl glutamate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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.