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Palmer's
Skin Success Dark Spot Corrector Fade Serum

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Retinol (Anti-Wrinkle) Advanced Firming Face Serum

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Skin Success Dark Spot Corrector Fade Serum

Retinol (Anti-Wrinkle) Advanced Firming Face Serum

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Skin Success Dark Spot Corrector Fade Serum

Retinol (Anti-Wrinkle) Advanced Firming Face 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

Full ingredient list

Skin Success Dark Spot Corrector Fade Serum

Retinol (Anti-Wrinkle) Advanced Firming Face Serum

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Water (aqua), niacinamide, glycerin, sodium polyacrylate, trilaureth-4 phosphate, butylene glycol, fragrance (parfum), tricholoma matsutake extract, hexylresorcinol, retinol, tocopheryl acetate, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract, acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, hydrolyzed soy protein, citric acid, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, titanium dioxide/ci 77891, mica, caramel, sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite, sodium benzoate, peg-12 dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexylglycerin, bht, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, butylphenyl methylpropional, linalool, limonene, hydroxycitronellal, citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone. 14	Water/aqua/eau, isopropyl myristate, glycerin, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, ethylhexyl olivate, cetearyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, squalane, copernicia cerifera cera, retinol, propanediol, sodium cocoamphoacetate, tocopheryl acetate, bht, bha, xanthan gum, oryza sativa (rice) bran extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) extract, tocopherol, cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar) gum, avena sativa (oat) bran extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, citric acid, fragrance/parfum, phenoxyethanol, maltodextrin, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, butylphenyl methylpropional, linalool, limonene, citronellol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 41

Total Number of ingredients = 37

Water (aqua), niacinamide, glycerin, sodium polyacrylate, trilaureth-4 phosphate, butylene glycol, fragrance (parfum), tricholoma matsutake extract, hexylresorcinol, retinol, tocopheryl acetate, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract, acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, hydrolyzed soy protein, citric acid, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, titanium dioxide/ci 77891, mica, caramel, sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite, sodium benzoate, peg-12 dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexylglycerin, bht, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, butylphenyl methylpropional, linalool, limonene, hydroxycitronellal, citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone.

Water/aqua/eau, isopropyl myristate, glycerin, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, ethylhexyl olivate, cetearyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, squalane, copernicia cerifera cera, retinol, propanediol, sodium cocoamphoacetate, tocopheryl acetate, bht, bha, xanthan gum, oryza sativa (rice) bran extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) extract, tocopherol, cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar) gum, avena sativa (oat) bran extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, citric acid, fragrance/parfum, phenoxyethanol, maltodextrin, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, butylphenyl methylpropional, linalool, limonene, citronellol

Notable ingredients

Skin Success Dark Spot Corrector Fade Serum

Retinol (Anti-Wrinkle) Advanced Firming Face Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Retinol

Soothing: Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Retinol

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, Avena sativa (oat) bran extract

Skin brightening: Retinol

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Ingredients with their functions

Skin Success Dark Spot Corrector Fade Serum

Retinol (Anti-Wrinkle) Advanced Firming Face 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.

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.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent