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Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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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 vegan cruelty-free

Full ingredient list

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Total Number of ingredients = 15	Total Number of ingredients = 17
Squalane, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax, cera alba (beeswax/cire d’ abeille), oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, cladosiphon okamuranus extract, betaphycus gelatinum extract, sodium hyaluronate, tocopherol, aqua/water/eau, pentylene glycol, propanediol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol. 6	Aqua (water), niacinamide (vitamin b3), dimethyl isosorbide, caprylyl glycol, pentylene glycol, zinc pca, camellia sinensis leaf extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, fomes officinalis extract, hamamelis virginiana water, tocopherol (d-alpha), xanthan gum, sodium gluconate, ethylhexylglycerin, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, alcohol

Notable ingredients

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Antioxidant: Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopherol

Solvent: Aqua/water/eau, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol

Anti-microbial: Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide (vitamin b3)

Soothing: Niacinamide (vitamin b3), Hamamelis virginiana water

Skin brightening: Niacinamide (vitamin b3)

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Ingredients with their functions

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Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Cera alba (beeswax/cire d’ abeille)

Also-called: Beeswax, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D'abeille | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Film forming, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

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

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 (vitamin b3)

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.

Dimethyl isosorbide

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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