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10% Niacinamide Serum

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Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

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10% Niacinamide Serum

Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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10% Niacinamide Serum

Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

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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

10% Niacinamide Serum

Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

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Water (aqua/eau), niacinamide, glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, hydroxyethylcellulose, phospholipids, squalane, xanthan gum, glycine soja (soybean) oil, allantoin, sodium phytate, polysorbate 60, panthenol, glycolipids, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, sorbitan isostearate, glycine soja (soybean) sterols, citric acid, hyaluronic acid, disodium phosphate, sodium phosphate. 7	Aqua (water), glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, methyl gluceth-20, salvia hispanica (sage) seed extract, sodium pca, panthenol (vitamin b), sodium hyaluronate, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, potassium hydroxide, ferulic acid, wheat amino acids, caprylyl glycol, lactobacillus ferment, hydroxyproline, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, copper tripeptide-1

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Total Number of ingredients = 20

Water (aqua/eau), niacinamide, glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, hydroxyethylcellulose, phospholipids, squalane, xanthan gum, glycine soja (soybean) oil, allantoin, sodium phytate, polysorbate 60, panthenol, glycolipids, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, sorbitan isostearate, glycine soja (soybean) sterols, citric acid, hyaluronic acid, disodium phosphate, sodium phosphate.

Aqua (water), glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, methyl gluceth-20, salvia hispanica (sage) seed extract, sodium pca, panthenol (vitamin b), sodium hyaluronate, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, potassium hydroxide, ferulic acid, wheat amino acids, caprylyl glycol, lactobacillus ferment, hydroxyproline, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, copper tripeptide-1

Notable ingredients

10% Niacinamide Serum

Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Wheat amino acids, Panthenol (vitamin b), Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

10% Niacinamide Serum

Vitamin B Serum With 5% Niacinamide

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.

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