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GinZing Glow-Boosting Vitamin C Serum

Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

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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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GinZing Glow-Boosting Vitamin C Serum

Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

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GinZing Glow-Boosting Vitamin C Serum

Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

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Water (aqua/eau), butylene glycol, c9-12 alkane, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, tartaric acid, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, lactic acid, citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil, citrus limon (lemon) peel oil, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, citral, linalool, limonene, panax ginseng (ginseng) root extract, coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, pyruvic acid, salicylic acid, caffeine, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tocopheryl acetate, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, sodium hyaluronate, trehalose, squalane, glycerin, algae extract, menthol, lecithin, coco-caprylate/caprate, xanthan gum, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 60, ppg-5-ceteth-20, plankton extract, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, bht, phenoxyethanol, orange 4 (ci 15510). 15	Aqua, glycolic acid, retinol, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, lactic acid, glycerin, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, stearic acid, sorbitol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sodium hydroxide, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, sorbitan stearate, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) leaf water, caprylyl glycol, hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, squalane, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, alcohol, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, disodium edta, oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract, carbomer, mentha arvensis leaf oil, polysorbate 20, sodium hyaluronate, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, potassium sorbate, zingiber officinale (ginger) extract

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 43

Total Number of ingredients = 42

Water (aqua/eau), butylene glycol, c9-12 alkane, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, tartaric acid, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, lactic acid, citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil, citrus limon (lemon) peel oil, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, citral, linalool, limonene, panax ginseng (ginseng) root extract, coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, pyruvic acid, salicylic acid, caffeine, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tocopheryl acetate, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, sodium hyaluronate, trehalose, squalane, glycerin, algae extract, menthol, lecithin, coco-caprylate/caprate, xanthan gum, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 60, ppg-5-ceteth-20, plankton extract, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, bht, phenoxyethanol, orange 4 (ci 15510).

Aqua, glycolic acid, retinol, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, lactic acid, glycerin, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, stearic acid, sorbitol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sodium hydroxide, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, sorbitan stearate, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) leaf water, caprylyl glycol, hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, squalane, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, alcohol, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, disodium edta, oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract, carbomer, mentha arvensis leaf oil, polysorbate 20, sodium hyaluronate, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, potassium sorbate, zingiber officinale (ginger) extract

Notable ingredients

GinZing Glow-Boosting Vitamin C Serum

Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

Anti-acne: Salicylic acid

Soothing: Menthol

Antioxidant: Avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, Bht, Caffeine, Coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Bisabolol, Persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract

Skin brightening: Retinol

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Ingredients with their functions

GinZing Glow-Boosting Vitamin C Serum

Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

Water (aqua/eau)

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.

C9-12 alkane

Function: Solvent

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

Aqua

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.

Retinol

Also-called: Vitamin A | Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Retinol is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A and is commonly found in skincare products. It works by increasing cell turnover and promoting the production of collagen, resulting in smoother, refined skin texture and reduced acne breakouts. It also helps fade dark spots and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, pregnant women should avoid using retinol due to potential risks. Side effects may include irritation, redness, dryness, peeling, and burning, but these can be minimized by adjusting usage frequency and using a moisturizer. If symptoms persist or worsen, it's advisable to consult a healthcare provider.