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Sesbalance Mattifying Serum

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SKIN PERFECTING 2% Bha Lotion Exfoliant

Sesderma SESBALANCE Mattifying Serum 1 0 fl Oz.

Product category and function

Sesbalance Mattifying Serum

SKIN PERFECTING 2% Bha Lotion Exfoliant

Leave-on Chemical Exfoliants	Leave-on Chemical Exfoliants
Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...	Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...
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Ingredient highlights

Sesbalance Mattifying Serum

SKIN PERFECTING 2% Bha Lotion Exfoliant

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

Sesbalance Mattifying Serum

SKIN PERFECTING 2% Bha Lotion Exfoliant

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Water, niacinamide, glycerin, propanediol, propylene glycol, mandelic acid, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polymethyl methacrylate, epigallocatechin gallate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, aesculus hippocastanum bark extract, alcohol, ammonium glycyrrhizate, bha, bht, biotin, butylene glycol, caffeine, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita extract, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, faex extract, panthenol, fragrance, phenoxyethanol, phosphatidylcholine, poloxamer 235, poloxamer 338, polysorbate 20, potassium sorbate, retinol, salicylic acid, sodium cholate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, tocophersolan, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, zinc gluconate 13	Water, butylene glycol, polysorbate 20, cetyl alcohol, salicylic acid, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, cyclopentasiloxane, sorbitan stearate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, lauric acid, allantoin, glycerin, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, epilobium angustifolium extract, dimethicone, xanthan gum, magnesium aluminum silicate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium hydroxide, hexylene glycol, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 40

Total Number of ingredients = 25

Water, niacinamide, glycerin, propanediol, propylene glycol, mandelic acid, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polymethyl methacrylate, epigallocatechin gallate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, aesculus hippocastanum bark extract, alcohol, ammonium glycyrrhizate, bha, bht, biotin, butylene glycol, caffeine, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita extract, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, faex extract, panthenol, fragrance, phenoxyethanol, phosphatidylcholine, poloxamer 235, poloxamer 338, polysorbate 20, potassium sorbate, retinol, salicylic acid, sodium cholate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, tocophersolan, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, zinc gluconate

Water, butylene glycol, polysorbate 20, cetyl alcohol, salicylic acid, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, cyclopentasiloxane, sorbitan stearate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, lauric acid, allantoin, glycerin, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, epilobium angustifolium extract, dimethicone, xanthan gum, magnesium aluminum silicate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium hydroxide, hexylene glycol, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol

Notable ingredients

Sesbalance Mattifying Serum

SKIN PERFECTING 2% Bha Lotion Exfoliant

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Retinol, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Retinol

Anti-acne: Salicylic acid

Soothing: Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

Antioxidant: Avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract

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Ingredients with their functions

Sesbalance Mattifying Serum

SKIN PERFECTING 2% Bha Lotion Exfoliant

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.

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.

Glycerin

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