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Physicians Formula
24 Karat Gold Serum

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Healthy Renew Face Serum

Product category and function

24 Karat Gold Serum

Healthy Renew Face Serum

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

24 Karat Gold Serum

Healthy Renew Face Serum

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

Full ingredient list

24 Karat Gold Serum

Healthy Renew Face Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water/eau, glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, collagen, gold, caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, kappaphycus alvarezii extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, butylene glycol, hydroxyethylcellulose, carbomer, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, agar, calcium alginate, gellan gum, (1, 2)-hexanediol, sodium hydroxide, sodium lactate, polysorbate 20, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, iron oxides (ci 77491), mica, titanium dioxide (ci 77891) 10	Water, butylene glycol, glycerin, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, cetyl ethylhexanoate, hydrogenated polydecene, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tromethamine, oryza sativa (rice) lees extract, leontopodium alpinum extract, calcium alginate, propanediol, hydrolyzed soy flour, ethylhexylglycerin, agar, adenosine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, caprylyl glycol, iron oxides, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, buddleja davidii extract, thymus vulgaris (thyme) extract, tocopherol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 29

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Water/eau, glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, collagen, gold, caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, kappaphycus alvarezii extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, butylene glycol, hydroxyethylcellulose, carbomer, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, agar, calcium alginate, gellan gum, (1, 2)-hexanediol, sodium hydroxide, sodium lactate, polysorbate 20, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, iron oxides (ci 77491), mica, titanium dioxide (ci 77891)

Water, butylene glycol, glycerin, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, cetyl ethylhexanoate, hydrogenated polydecene, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tromethamine, oryza sativa (rice) lees extract, leontopodium alpinum extract, calcium alginate, propanediol, hydrolyzed soy flour, ethylhexylglycerin, agar, adenosine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, caprylyl glycol, iron oxides, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, buddleja davidii extract, thymus vulgaris (thyme) extract, tocopherol

Notable ingredients

24 Karat Gold Serum

Healthy Renew Face Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Sunscreen/UV filter: Titanium dioxide (ci 77891)

Soothing: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

24 Karat Gold Serum

Healthy Renew Face Serum

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.

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.

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.