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When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

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Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

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When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free cruelty-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

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When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

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Aqua/water/eau, pentylene glycol, glycerin, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl oligopeptide, glutathione, allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, 1,2-hexanediol, potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, hydrolyzed soy protein, carbomer, butylene glycol, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, parfum/fragrance, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, polysorbate 20, glyceryl polyacrylate, limonene, maltodextrin, potassium sorbate, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, bht, phenoxyethanol. 7	Galactomyces ferment filtrate(93.69%), niacinamide(4%), panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, 1,2-hexanediol, butylene glycol, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, ethylhexylglycerin, chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, algin, glutathione, pentylene glycol, water

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Total Number of ingredients = 13

Aqua/water/eau, pentylene glycol, glycerin, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl oligopeptide, glutathione, allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, 1,2-hexanediol, potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, hydrolyzed soy protein, carbomer, butylene glycol, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, parfum/fragrance, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, polysorbate 20, glyceryl polyacrylate, limonene, maltodextrin, potassium sorbate, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, bht, phenoxyethanol.

Galactomyces ferment filtrate(93.69%), niacinamide(4%), panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, 1,2-hexanediol, butylene glycol, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, ethylhexylglycerin, chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, algin, glutathione, pentylene glycol, water

Notable ingredients

When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Soothing: Allantoin

Antioxidant: Bht, Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate

Cell-signaling ingredient: Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

Anti-acne: Niacinamide(4%)

Soothing: Niacinamide(4%), Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide(4%)

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Ingredients with their functions

When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Aqua/water/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.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Glycerin

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

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

Galactomyces ferment filtrate(93.69%)

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Niacinamide(4%)

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.

Panthenol

Also-called: Pro-Vitamin B5 | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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