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MELA-PRO 5% Tranexamic Acid Serum

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Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence

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MELA-PRO 5% Tranexamic Acid Serum

Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence

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

MELA-PRO 5% Tranexamic Acid Serum

Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence

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

MELA-PRO 5% Tranexamic Acid Serum

Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, isopropyl isostearate, tranexamic acid (50,490ppm), butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, glycerin, sorbitan stearate, triethylhexanoin, cetyl ethylhexanoate, pentylene glycol, niacinamide, propylene glycol, magnesium sulfate, disteardimonium hectorite, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, propanediol, glutathione, adenosine, disodium edta, ascorbic acid, eriobotrya japonica leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, mentha viridis (spearmint) extract, arginine, allantoin, dipropylene glycol. 8	Snail secretion filtrate, butylene glycol, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, betaine, panthenol, water, glycerin, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, allantoin, carbomer, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, sodium polyacrylate, sodium hyaluronate, inulin lauryl carbamate, arginine, argania spinosa kernel oil, xanthan gum, sodium surfactin, ethylhexylglycerin, glutathione

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 26

Total Number of ingredients = 22

Water, isopropyl isostearate, tranexamic acid (50,490ppm), butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, glycerin, sorbitan stearate, triethylhexanoin, cetyl ethylhexanoate, pentylene glycol, niacinamide, propylene glycol, magnesium sulfate, disteardimonium hectorite, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, propanediol, glutathione, adenosine, disodium edta, ascorbic acid, eriobotrya japonica leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, mentha viridis (spearmint) extract, arginine, allantoin, dipropylene glycol.

Snail secretion filtrate, butylene glycol, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, betaine, panthenol, water, glycerin, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, allantoin, carbomer, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, sodium polyacrylate, sodium hyaluronate, inulin lauryl carbamate, arginine, argania spinosa kernel oil, xanthan gum, sodium surfactin, ethylhexylglycerin, glutathione

Notable ingredients

MELA-PRO 5% Tranexamic Acid Serum

Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid (50,490ppm)

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

MELA-PRO 5% Tranexamic Acid Serum

Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence

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.

Isopropyl isostearate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Tranexamic acid (50,490ppm)

Function: Skin conditioning, Astringent, Skin brightening

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

Snail secretion filtrate

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, 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.