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Molecule-Clear 5% Mandelic Acid Serum

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Molecule-Clear 5% Mandelic Acid Serum

Strawberry Smooth Bha+Aha Salicylic Serum

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Molecule-Clear 5% Mandelic Acid Serum

Strawberry Smooth Bha+Aha Salicylic Serum

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Full ingredient list

Molecule-Clear 5% Mandelic Acid Serum

Strawberry Smooth Bha+Aha Salicylic Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua (water), butylene glycol, mandelic acid, propanediol, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, sorbitol, panthenol, allantoin, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, citric acid. 8	Water/aqua/eau, methylpropanediol, c9-12 alkane, fragaria vesca (strawberry) fruit extract, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, salicylic acid (2%), pentylene glycol, mandelic acid, succinic acid, fragaria vesca (strawberry) leaf extract, azelaic acid, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, bisabolol, opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear) flower extract, niacinamide, glucosamine, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, saccharomyces ferment, dextrin, polydextrose, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, coco-caprylate/caprate, hydroxyacetophenone, amylopectin, butylene glycol, succinoglycan, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, lauroyl lysine, sodium phytate, lecithin, aminomethyl propanol, xanthan gum, citric acid, fragrance (parfum)

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 16

Total Number of ingredients = 36

Aqua (water), butylene glycol, mandelic acid, propanediol, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, sorbitol, panthenol, allantoin, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, citric acid.

Water/aqua/eau, methylpropanediol, c9-12 alkane, fragaria vesca (strawberry) fruit extract, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, salicylic acid (2%), pentylene glycol, mandelic acid, succinic acid, fragaria vesca (strawberry) leaf extract, azelaic acid, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, bisabolol, opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear) flower extract, niacinamide, glucosamine, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, saccharomyces ferment, dextrin, polydextrose, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, coco-caprylate/caprate, hydroxyacetophenone, amylopectin, butylene glycol, succinoglycan, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, lauroyl lysine, sodium phytate, lecithin, aminomethyl propanol, xanthan gum, citric acid, fragrance (parfum)

Notable ingredients

Molecule-Clear 5% Mandelic Acid Serum

Strawberry Smooth Bha+Aha Salicylic Serum

Soothing: Allantoin, Panthenol

Exfoliant: Mandelic acid

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

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Salicylic acid (2%)

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Molecule-Clear 5% Mandelic Acid Serum

Strawberry Smooth Bha+Aha Salicylic 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.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Mandelic acid

Function: Exfoliant, Anti-microbial

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

Water/aqua/eau

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

Methylpropanediol

Function: Solvent

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

C9-12 alkane

Function: Solvent

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

Fragaria vesca (strawberry) fruit extract

Also-called: Strawberry Fruit Extract | Function: Skin conditioning, Astringent

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

Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate

Function: Viscosity controlling

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

Salicylic acid (2%)

Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Preservative, Keratolytic, Exfoliant

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

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Mandelic acid

Function: Exfoliant, Anti-microbial

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

Succinic acid

Function: Buffering

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

Fragaria vesca (strawberry) leaf extract

Function: Skin conditioning, Astringent

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

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.

Allantoin

Function: Skin protecting, Soothing, Skin conditioning

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

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Bisabolol

Also-called: Alpha-bisabolol | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning

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

Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear) flower extract

Function: 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.

Glucosamine

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

Zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Saccharomyces ferment

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Dextrin

Function: Viscosity controlling, Absorbent

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

Polydextrose