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Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%

Gel Cream Moisturizer

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Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%

Gel Cream Moisturizer

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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

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Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%

Gel Cream Moisturizer

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Aqua, dimethicone, niacinamide, propanediol, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, dimethicone crosspolymer, kappaphycus alvarezii extract, alteromonas ferment extract, sodium hyaluronate, sea water, hydroxyacetophenone, glycerin, isohexadecane, sorbitan oleate, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, cetyl diglyceryl tris (trimethylsiloxy) silylethyl dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, polysorbate 80, hexadecene, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, tocopherol 22	Aqua, dimethicone, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, niacinamide, propanediol, glycerin, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium hyaluronate, cereus grandiflorus flower extract, isohexadecane, dimethicone crosspolymer, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, cetyl diglyceryl tris (trimethylsiloxy) silylethyl dimethicone, sorbitan oleate, melia azadirachta flower extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, coccinia indica fruit extract, corallina officinalis extract, hexadecene, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, polysorbate 80, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, curcuma longa root extract, ocimum basilicum herb extract, aloe barbadensis flower extract, solanum melongena fruit extract, ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 27

Total Number of ingredients = 36

Aqua, dimethicone, niacinamide, propanediol, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, dimethicone crosspolymer, kappaphycus alvarezii extract, alteromonas ferment extract, sodium hyaluronate, sea water, hydroxyacetophenone, glycerin, isohexadecane, sorbitan oleate, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, cetyl diglyceryl tris (trimethylsiloxy) silylethyl dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, polysorbate 80, hexadecene, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, tocopherol

Aqua, dimethicone, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, niacinamide, propanediol, glycerin, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium hyaluronate, cereus grandiflorus flower extract, isohexadecane, dimethicone crosspolymer, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, cetyl diglyceryl tris (trimethylsiloxy) silylethyl dimethicone, sorbitan oleate, melia azadirachta flower extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, coccinia indica fruit extract, corallina officinalis extract, hexadecene, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, polysorbate 80, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, curcuma longa root extract, ocimum basilicum herb extract, aloe barbadensis flower extract, solanum melongena fruit extract, ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol.

Notable ingredients

Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%

Gel Cream Moisturizer

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Curcuma longa root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Curcuma longa root extract

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Ingredients with their functions

Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%

Gel Cream Moisturizer

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.

Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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.