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Ethereal Glow Selfie Serum

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5% Niacinamide Serum

Product category and function

Ethereal Glow Selfie Serum

5% Niacinamide 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

Ethereal Glow Selfie Serum

5% Niacinamide 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 cruelty-free

Full ingredient list

Ethereal Glow Selfie Serum

5% Niacinamide Serum

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Water (aqua), propanediol, polysorbate 20, tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, rhizobian gum, orobanche rapum extract, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, sodium hyaluronate, sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, calcium aluminum borosilicate, titanium dioxide, silica, ammonium acryloyldimethyltauratenp copolymer, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance, iron oxides, tin oxide, red 33, yellow 5 7	Water (aqua), niacinamide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, glycerin, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, xylitylglucoside, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, ascorbic acid, anhydroxylitol, ferulic acid, xanthan gum, saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, saccharomyces/zinc ferment, hydroxyacetophenone, xylitol, glycose, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, phenoxyethanol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Total Number of ingredients = 22

Water (aqua), propanediol, polysorbate 20, tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, rhizobian gum, orobanche rapum extract, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, sodium hyaluronate, sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, calcium aluminum borosilicate, titanium dioxide, silica, ammonium acryloyldimethyltauratenp copolymer, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance, iron oxides, tin oxide, red 33, yellow 5

Water (aqua), niacinamide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, glycerin, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, xylitylglucoside, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, ascorbic acid, anhydroxylitol, ferulic acid, xanthan gum, saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, saccharomyces/zinc ferment, hydroxyacetophenone, xylitol, glycose, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, phenoxyethanol

Notable ingredients

Ethereal Glow Selfie Serum

5% Niacinamide Serum

Sunscreen/UV filter: Titanium dioxide, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate

Solvent: Water (aqua), Propanediol

Abrasive: Silica, Tin oxide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Ethereal Glow Selfie Serum

5% Niacinamide Serum

Water (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.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

Polysorbate 20

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Water (aqua)

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

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.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Also-called: Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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