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Miraculous Retinol Ampoule

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Miraculous Retinol Ampoule

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Miraculous Retinol Ampoule

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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

Full ingredient list

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Miraculous Retinol Ampoule

No. of common ingredients = 0
Distilled water, squalane, sd alcohol 40-b, alpha arbutin, propylene glycol, kojic acid, glutathione, azelaic acid, ethoxydiglycol, glycerine, cetyl alcohol, dimethyl isosorbide, niacinamide, resveratrol, butylene glycol, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, glyceryl stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin. 7	Water, propylene glycol, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, polyglutamic acid, tetrasodium edta, retinol, hydrogenated lecithin, ethylhexylglycerin, cholesterol, biosaccharide gum-1, tocopheryl acetate, rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract, bht, punica granatum (fruit) extract, butylene glycol, phaseolus radiatus seed extract bha, avena sativa (oat) meal extract, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 22

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Distilled water, squalane, sd alcohol 40-b, alpha arbutin, propylene glycol, kojic acid, glutathione, azelaic acid, ethoxydiglycol, glycerine, cetyl alcohol, dimethyl isosorbide, niacinamide, resveratrol, butylene glycol, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, glyceryl stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin.

Water, propylene glycol, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, polyglutamic acid, tetrasodium edta, retinol, hydrogenated lecithin, ethylhexylglycerin, cholesterol, biosaccharide gum-1, tocopheryl acetate, rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract, bht, punica granatum (fruit) extract, butylene glycol, phaseolus radiatus seed extract bha, avena sativa (oat) meal extract, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12

Notable ingredients

Fade Bright Lightening

Miraculous Retinol Ampoule

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Avena sativa (oat) meal extract

Skin brightening: Retinol

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Ingredients with their functions

Fade Bright Lightening

Miraculous Retinol Ampoule

Distilled 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.

Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Sd alcohol 40-b

Function: Viscosity controlling, Astringent, Solvent

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

Alpha arbutin

Also-called: Alpha arbutin | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Propylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Kojic acid

Function: Antioxidant

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

Glutathione

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

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.

Ethoxydiglycol

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Glycerine

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.

Cetyl alcohol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Dimethyl isosorbide

Function: Viscosity controlling, 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.

Resveratrol

Function: Skin protecting, Antioxidant

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

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate

Also-called: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate | Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Glyceryl stearate

Also-called: Glycerol monostearate, GMS | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

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