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Niacinamide Essence 3%

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Matrixyl Synthe'6 Complex 35

Product category and function

Niacinamide Essence 3%

Matrixyl Synthe'6 Complex 35

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

Niacinamide Essence 3%

Matrixyl Synthe'6 Complex 35

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 cruelty-free

Full ingredient list

Niacinamide Essence 3%

Matrixyl Synthe'6 Complex 35

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 17	Total Number of ingredients = 11
Water, niacinamide, propanediol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, biosaccharide gum-1, beta-glucan, hydroxyacetophenone, dipropylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, caprylyl glycol, acacia senegal gum, algin, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, sodium hydroxide 6	Purified water, glycerin, hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, ethoxydiglycol, sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide, phenoxyethanol, sodium pca, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin.

Notable ingredients

Niacinamide Essence 3%

Matrixyl Synthe'6 Complex 35

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Niacinamide Essence 3%

Matrixyl Synthe'6 Complex 35

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.

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.

Propanediol

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

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