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Clinical Discoloration Repair Serum

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Faded Brightening + Clearing Serum (Original)

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Clinical Discoloration Repair Serum

Faded Brightening + Clearing Serum (Original)

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

Clinical Discoloration Repair Serum

Faded Brightening + Clearing Serum (Original)

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free

Full ingredient list

Clinical Discoloration Repair Serum

Faded Brightening + Clearing Serum (Original)

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, niacinamide, glycerin, tranexamic acid, c13-15 alkane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dicaprylyl carbonate, ethyl macadamiate, behenyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, butylene glycol, silybum marianum seed oil, tocopherol, lactobacillus/coconut fruit juice ferment filtrate, lecithin, bakuchiol, xanthan gum, caprylyl glycol, hydrogenated lecithin, allantoin, glycine soja oil, hexylene glycol, boerhavia diffusa root extract, glycine soja sterols, citric acid, sodium phytate, malic acid, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin 13	Water/aqua/eau, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, niacinamide, glyceryl stearate, tranexamic acid, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, alpha-arbutin, behenyl alcohol, kojic acid dipalmitate, glutathione, curcuma longa root extract (turmeric), butter, ethylene brassylate, dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, azelaic acid, glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) root extract, melatonin, phytic acid, squalane, allantoin, centella asiatica leaf extract, tocopherol, arginine, lecithin, glycine soja (soybean) sterols, cetyl palmitate, ethylhexylglycerin, sclerotium gum, zinc ricinoleate, cetearyl alcohol, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, ceteareth-12, ceteareth-20, phenoxyethanol.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 29

Total Number of ingredients = 38

Water, niacinamide, glycerin, tranexamic acid, c13-15 alkane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dicaprylyl carbonate, ethyl macadamiate, behenyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, butylene glycol, silybum marianum seed oil, tocopherol, lactobacillus/coconut fruit juice ferment filtrate, lecithin, bakuchiol, xanthan gum, caprylyl glycol, hydrogenated lecithin, allantoin, glycine soja oil, hexylene glycol, boerhavia diffusa root extract, glycine soja sterols, citric acid, sodium phytate, malic acid, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

Water/aqua/eau, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, niacinamide, glyceryl stearate, tranexamic acid, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, alpha-arbutin, behenyl alcohol, kojic acid dipalmitate, glutathione, curcuma longa root extract (turmeric), butter, ethylene brassylate, dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, azelaic acid, glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) root extract, melatonin, phytic acid, squalane, allantoin, centella asiatica leaf extract, tocopherol, arginine, lecithin, glycine soja (soybean) sterols, cetyl palmitate, ethylhexylglycerin, sclerotium gum, zinc ricinoleate, cetearyl alcohol, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, ceteareth-12, ceteareth-20, phenoxyethanol.

Notable ingredients

Clinical Discoloration Repair Serum

Faded Brightening + Clearing Serum (Original)

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Curcuma longa root extract (turmeric), Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Curcuma longa root extract (turmeric), Tranexamic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Clinical Discoloration Repair Serum

Faded Brightening + Clearing Serum (Original)

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.

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