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Neutrogena
Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

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Hydrating Facial Serum

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Product category and function

Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

Hydrating Facial 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

Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

Hydrating Facial 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

Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

Hydrating Facial Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 14	Total Number of ingredients = 23
Water, niacinamide, glycerin, acetyl glucosamine, pentylene glycol, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, amodimethicone 8	Water, glycerin, cetearyl stearate, dimethicone, sodium hyaluronate, alcohol denat., behentrimonium methosulfate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, squalane, polysorbate 60, panthenol, carbomer, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, cholesterol, sodium lauroyl lactylate, xanthan gum, disodium edta, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, phytosphingosine, ethylhexylglycerin

Notable ingredients

Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

Hydrating Facial Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Acetyl glucosamine

Soothing: Panthenol

Solvent: Water, Alcohol denat, Glycerin

Anti-microbial: Alcohol denat, Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients with their functions

Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum

Hydrating Facial 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.

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.

Glycerin

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