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Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

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10% Niacinamide Booster

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Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

10% Niacinamide Booster

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

Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

10% Niacinamide Booster

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

Full ingredient list

Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

10% Niacinamide Booster

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua (water), propanediol, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, n-acetyl glucosamine, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, biosaccharide gum-2, pentylene glycol, xanthan gum, isoceteth-20, hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, sodium lactate, lactic acid, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin 7	Water, niacinamide, acetyl glucosamine, ascorbyl glucoside, butylene glycol, phospholipids, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin, boerhavia diffusa root extract, glycerin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, ubiquinone, epigallocatechin gallate, beta-glucan, panthenol, carnosine, genistein, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 18

Total Number of ingredients = 25

Aqua (water), propanediol, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, n-acetyl glucosamine, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, biosaccharide gum-2, pentylene glycol, xanthan gum, isoceteth-20, hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, sodium lactate, lactic acid, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

Water, niacinamide, acetyl glucosamine, ascorbyl glucoside, butylene glycol, phospholipids, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin, boerhavia diffusa root extract, glycerin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, ubiquinone, epigallocatechin gallate, beta-glucan, panthenol, carnosine, genistein, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol

Notable ingredients

Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

10% Niacinamide Booster

Skin brightening: N-acetyl glucosamine

Exfoliant: Lactic acid

Solvent: Aqua (water), Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Acetyl glucosamine

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Ingredients with their functions

Aloe 2% + Nag 2% Solution

10% Niacinamide Booster

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.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

Glycerin

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

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.

Acetyl glucosamine

Also-called: N-acetyl glucosamine, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening

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