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Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

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A-Luminate Brightening Serum

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Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

A-Luminate Brightening Serum

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Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

A-Luminate Brightening 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 cruelty-free

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Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

A-Luminate Brightening Serum

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Water/aqua/eau, niacinamide, dimethyl isosorbide, isononyl isononanoate, tranexamic acid, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, alpha arbutin, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, pentylene glycol, propanediol, c9-12 alkane, citric acid, glyceryl stearate se, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, kojic acid, resveratrol, tocopheryl acetate, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, hydrangea arborescens root extract, morus alba root extract, scutellaria lateriflora extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, silica, sodium stearoyl glutamate, coco-caprylate/caprate, dimethiconol, glycerin, sodium phytate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, polysorbate 20, ceteth-20, steareth-20, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, peg-75 stearate, titanium dioxide/ci 77891, phenoxyethanol 14	Water/aqua/eau, squalane, glycerin, niacinamide, sodium acrylates copolymer, thermus thermophillus ferment, tranexamic acid, glucosyl hesperidin, silybum marianum (milk thistle) extract, withania somnifera (ashwagandha) root extract, lactoferrin, plankton extract, tremella fuciformis sporocarp (silver ear mushroom) extract, pancratium maritimum (sea daffodil) extract, dunaliella salina extract, pentasodium tetracarboxymethyl acetylhydroxyprolyl dipeptide-12, hexapeptide-11, hexapeptide-12, pentasodium tetracarboxymethyl dipeptide-51, phosphatidylserine, diglucosyl gallic acid, phospholipids, fructose, betaine, ascorbyl palmitate, propanediol, lecithin, caprylyl methicone, dimethicone, mannitol, phosphatidylcholine, 1,2-hexanediol, cetyl alcohol, xanthan gum, tocopherol, citric acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, decyl glucoside, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylhydroxamic acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, sodium chloride, silica, tin oxide (ci 77861), ci 77891/titanium dioxide

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 42

Total Number of ingredients = 48

Water/aqua/eau, niacinamide, dimethyl isosorbide, isononyl isononanoate, tranexamic acid, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, alpha arbutin, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, pentylene glycol, propanediol, c9-12 alkane, citric acid, glyceryl stearate se, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, kojic acid, resveratrol, tocopheryl acetate, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, hydrangea arborescens root extract, morus alba root extract, scutellaria lateriflora extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, silica, sodium stearoyl glutamate, coco-caprylate/caprate, dimethiconol, glycerin, sodium phytate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, polysorbate 20, ceteth-20, steareth-20, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, peg-75 stearate, titanium dioxide/ci 77891, phenoxyethanol

Water/aqua/eau, squalane, glycerin, niacinamide, sodium acrylates copolymer, thermus thermophillus ferment, tranexamic acid, glucosyl hesperidin, silybum marianum (milk thistle) extract, withania somnifera (ashwagandha) root extract, lactoferrin, plankton extract, tremella fuciformis sporocarp (silver ear mushroom) extract, pancratium maritimum (sea daffodil) extract, dunaliella salina extract, pentasodium tetracarboxymethyl acetylhydroxyprolyl dipeptide-12, hexapeptide-11, hexapeptide-12, pentasodium tetracarboxymethyl dipeptide-51, phosphatidylserine, diglucosyl gallic acid, phospholipids, fructose, betaine, ascorbyl palmitate, propanediol, lecithin, caprylyl methicone, dimethicone, mannitol, phosphatidylcholine, 1,2-hexanediol, cetyl alcohol, xanthan gum, tocopherol, citric acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, decyl glucoside, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylhydroxamic acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, sodium chloride, silica, tin oxide (ci 77861), ci 77891/titanium dioxide

Notable ingredients

Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

A-Luminate Brightening Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Silybum marianum (milk thistle) extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment

A-Luminate Brightening Serum

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.

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.

Dimethyl isosorbide

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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