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PIE Acne Red Spot Fading Treatment

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Acne Control Gel

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PIE Acne Red Spot Fading Treatment

Acne Control Gel

Targeted Treatments	Targeted Treatments
Powerful products for targeted use, such as spot treatments.	Powerful products for targeted use, such as spot treatments.
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Ingredient highlights

PIE Acne Red Spot Fading Treatment

Acne Control Gel

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

PIE Acne Red Spot Fading Treatment

Acne Control Gel

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Aqua (water), glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, sodium acrylates copolymer, ectoin, betaine, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, ceramide np, punica granatum seed cell culture lysate, sodium phytate, lecithin, mannitol, maltodextrin, phosphatidylcholine, cholesterol, decyl glucoside, sorbic acid, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, sodium chloride, benzyl alcohol. 8	Salicylic acid (2%), water, glycerin, sodium hydroxide, glycolic acid, lactic acid, niacinamide, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, chlorphenesin, disodium edta, hydroxypropyl guar, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, benzoic acid

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 25

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Aqua (water), glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, sodium acrylates copolymer, ectoin, betaine, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, ceramide np, punica granatum seed cell culture lysate, sodium phytate, lecithin, mannitol, maltodextrin, phosphatidylcholine, cholesterol, decyl glucoside, sorbic acid, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, sodium chloride, benzyl alcohol.

Salicylic acid (2%), water, glycerin, sodium hydroxide, glycolic acid, lactic acid, niacinamide, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, chlorphenesin, disodium edta, hydroxypropyl guar, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, benzoic acid

Notable ingredients

PIE Acne Red Spot Fading Treatment

Acne Control Gel

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Ectoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic acid (2%)

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

PIE Acne Red Spot Fading Treatment

Acne Control Gel

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.

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.

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.