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R+F Instant Targeted Firming Gel

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10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

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R+F Instant Targeted Firming Gel

10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

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

R+F Instant Targeted Firming Gel

10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

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

Full ingredient list

R+F Instant Targeted Firming Gel

10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

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Water/aqua/eau, silica, sea water/maris aqua/eau de mer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, pullulan, hydrolyzed silk, butylene glycol, hydrolyzed rhodophyceae extract, tripleurospermum maritimum extract, sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, xanthan gum, sorbitan isostearate, polysorbate 60, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, sorbic acid, mica, titanium dioxide/ci 77891 7	Aqua (water), azelaic acid, propanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, phenoxyethanol, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, allantoin, glycerin, ethylhexylglycerin, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, maltodextrin, sodium hydroxide, hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, gardenia florida fruit extract, polylysine.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 19

Total Number of ingredients = 17

Water/aqua/eau, silica, sea water/maris aqua/eau de mer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, pullulan, hydrolyzed silk, butylene glycol, hydrolyzed rhodophyceae extract, tripleurospermum maritimum extract, sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, xanthan gum, sorbitan isostearate, polysorbate 60, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, sorbic acid, mica, titanium dioxide/ci 77891

Aqua (water), azelaic acid, propanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, phenoxyethanol, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, allantoin, glycerin, ethylhexylglycerin, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, maltodextrin, sodium hydroxide, hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, gardenia florida fruit extract, polylysine.

Notable ingredients

R+F Instant Targeted Firming Gel

10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

Solvent: Water/aqua/eau, Butylene glycol, Sea water/maris aqua/eau de mer

Abrasive: Silica

Absorbent: Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Silica

Anti-acne: Azelaic acid

Soothing: Azelaic acid, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

R+F Instant Targeted Firming Gel

10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief

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.

Silica

Also-called: Silicon dioxide | Function: Viscosity controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent

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

Sea water/maris aqua/eau de mer

Also-called: Maris aqua | Function: Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Aqua (water)

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

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.