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Molecule-Clear 5% Glycolic Acid Serum

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Gulab & Glycolic Acid Serum

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Molecule-Clear 5% Glycolic Acid Serum

Gulab & Glycolic Acid Serum

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Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...	Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...
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Ingredient highlights

Molecule-Clear 5% Glycolic Acid Serum

Gulab & Glycolic Acid Serum

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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free cruelty-free

Full ingredient list

Molecule-Clear 5% Glycolic Acid Serum

Gulab & Glycolic Acid Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 17	Total Number of ingredients = 18
Aqua (water), glycolic acid, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, propanediol, sodium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyethylcellulose, panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, betaine, allantoin, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, sodium nitrate, glyoxal, citric acid. 6	Purified water, glycolic acid, niacinamide, propanediol, ethoxydiglycol, triethanolamine, alpha arbutin, rose water, glycerin, allantoin, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, xanthan gum, isoamyl laurate, sodium hyaluronate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin.

Notable ingredients

Molecule-Clear 5% Glycolic Acid Serum

Gulab & Glycolic Acid Serum

Soothing: Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium nitrate

Exfoliant: Glycolic acid

Solvent: Aqua (water), 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Propanediol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Molecule-Clear 5% Glycolic Acid Serum

Gulab & Glycolic Acid Serum

Aqua (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.

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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.

Purified water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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.