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Bha Clarifying Serum

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The Niacinamide 15 Serum

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Bha Clarifying Serum

The Niacinamide 15 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

Bha Clarifying Serum

The Niacinamide 15 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

Bha Clarifying Serum

The Niacinamide 15 Serum

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Water, pentylene glycol, panthenol, glycolic acid, aminomethyl propanol (ph adjuster), lactic acid, betaine salicylate (salicylic acid complex), peg-8 dimethicone, arginine, tremella fuciformis (silver ear mushroom) polysaccharide, glycyrrbiza inflata (licorice) root extract, spiraea ulmaria (meadowsweet) extract, allantoin, zinc pca, dehydroxanthan gum, butylene glycol (water-binding humectant), xanthan gum 6	Water, pentylene glycol, niacinamide (15%), butylene glycol, acetyl glucosamine, 1,2-hexanediol, zinc pca, trehalose, xanthan gum, pullulan, allantoin, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, citric acid, tocopherol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 17

Total Number of ingredients = 15

Water, pentylene glycol, panthenol, glycolic acid, aminomethyl propanol (ph adjuster), lactic acid, betaine salicylate (salicylic acid complex), peg-8 dimethicone, arginine, tremella fuciformis (silver ear mushroom) polysaccharide, glycyrrbiza inflata (licorice) root extract, spiraea ulmaria (meadowsweet) extract, allantoin, zinc pca, dehydroxanthan gum, butylene glycol (water-binding humectant), xanthan gum

Water, pentylene glycol, niacinamide (15%), butylene glycol, acetyl glucosamine, 1,2-hexanediol, zinc pca, trehalose, xanthan gum, pullulan, allantoin, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, citric acid, tocopherol

Notable ingredients

Bha Clarifying Serum

The Niacinamide 15 Serum

Soothing: Allantoin, Panthenol

Exfoliant: Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Betaine salicylate (salicylic acid complex)

Solvent: Water, Butylene glycol (water-binding humectant), Pentylene glycol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide (15%)

Soothing: Niacinamide (15%), Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide (15%), Acetyl glucosamine

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Ingredients with their functions

Bha Clarifying Serum

The Niacinamide 15 Serum

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.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Panthenol

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

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

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Niacinamide (15%)

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.