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Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

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Hyaluronic Acid Serum (Itk)

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Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Hyaluronic Acid Serum (Itk)

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

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Hyaluronic Acid Serum (Itk)

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
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

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Hyaluronic Acid Serum (Itk)

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 11	Total Number of ingredients = 16
Aqua (water), niacinamide, pentylene glycol, zinc pca, dimethyl isosorbide, tamarindus indica seed gum, xanthan gum, isoceteth-20, ethoxydiglycol, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin 5	Water (aqua/eau), butylene glycol, peg-40 castor oil, phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, niacinamide, chlorphenesin, ethylhexylglycerin, squalane, pentylene glycol, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate.

Notable ingredients

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Hyaluronic Acid Serum (Itk)

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Hyaluronic Acid Serum (Itk)

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

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.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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