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Super Matcha Pore Tightening Serum

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Cica B5 Serum

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Super Matcha Pore Tightening Serum

Cica B5 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

Super Matcha Pore Tightening Serum

Cica B5 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

Super Matcha Pore Tightening Serum

Cica B5 Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Camellia sinensis leaf extract (93%), niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, water, butylene glycol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, glycerin, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, arginine, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, disodium edta, fragrance, melia azadirachta leaf extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, melissa officinalis extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) flower extract, chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) flower extract, pueraria lobata root extract, pinus palustris leaf extract, ulmus davidiana root extract, centella asiatica extract, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf water, salix alba (willow) bark extract, madecassoside, houttuynia cordata extract, lactobionic acid, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, sodium hyaluronate, glyceryl caprylate, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, linalool 14	Water, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, betaine, glyceryl glucoside, hydroxyacetophenone, carbomer, centella asiatica leaf extract, arginine, panthenol, allantoin, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, adenosine, citric acid, disodium edta, melia azadirachta leaf extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, bifida ferment lysate, centella asiatica root extract, lactobacillus ferment lysate, lactococcus ferment lysate, niacinamide, hydrogenated lecithin, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, beta-glucan, ceramide np

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 37

Total Number of ingredients = 31

Camellia sinensis leaf extract (93%), niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, water, butylene glycol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, glycerin, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, arginine, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, disodium edta, fragrance, melia azadirachta leaf extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, melissa officinalis extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) flower extract, chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) flower extract, pueraria lobata root extract, pinus palustris leaf extract, ulmus davidiana root extract, centella asiatica extract, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf water, salix alba (willow) bark extract, madecassoside, houttuynia cordata extract, lactobionic acid, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, sodium hyaluronate, glyceryl caprylate, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, linalool

Water, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, betaine, glyceryl glucoside, hydroxyacetophenone, carbomer, centella asiatica leaf extract, arginine, panthenol, allantoin, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, adenosine, citric acid, disodium edta, melia azadirachta leaf extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, bifida ferment lysate, centella asiatica root extract, lactobacillus ferment lysate, lactococcus ferment lysate, niacinamide, hydrogenated lecithin, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, beta-glucan, ceramide np

Notable ingredients

Super Matcha Pore Tightening Serum

Cica B5 Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Salix alba (willow) bark extract, Centella asiatica extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Super Matcha Pore Tightening Serum

Cica B5 Serum

Camellia sinensis leaf extract (93%)

Also-called: Green tea extract, Green tea leaf extract, White tea extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Astringent, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

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.

1,2-hexanediol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

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.

Butylene glycol

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

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

Dipropylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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