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Tula Skincare
Dark Spot Serum

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Physicians Formula
Skin Booster Vitamin Shot – Hydrating

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Product category and function

Dark Spot Serum

Skin Booster Vitamin Shot – Hydrating

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

Dark Spot Serum

Skin Booster Vitamin Shot – Hydrating

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free cruelty-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Dark Spot Serum

Skin Booster Vitamin Shot – Hydrating

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Aqua/water/eau, niacinamide, dimethicone, corn starch modified, glycerin, butylene glycol, lactococcus ferment lysate, panthenol, undecylenoyl phenylalanine, polysorbate 20, aletris farinosa (colicroot) root extract, lactic acid, citrus unshiu (mandarin orange) peel extract, lactobacillus ferment, lactobacillus, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, beta vulgaris (beet) root extract, inulin, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, calcium alginate, propanediol, aminomethyl propanol, allantoin, acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, laureth-4, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, lecithin, pvm/ma copolymer, hydroxyacetophenone, pvp, dimethiconol, polymnia sonchifolia (yacon) root juice, phenoxyethanol, lysolecithin, phenethyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, maltodextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate. 13	Water/eau, butylene glycol, niacinamide, glycerin, panthenol, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, disodium edta, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, polysorbate 20, sodium hydroxide, collagen amino acids, skin conditioning, titanium dioxide (cl 77891), leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, agar, calcium alginate, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium hyaluronate, tocopheryl acetate, tropolone, chromium hydroxide green (cl 77289)

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 42

Total Number of ingredients = 29

Aqua/water/eau, niacinamide, dimethicone, corn starch modified, glycerin, butylene glycol, lactococcus ferment lysate, panthenol, undecylenoyl phenylalanine, polysorbate 20, aletris farinosa (colicroot) root extract, lactic acid, citrus unshiu (mandarin orange) peel extract, lactobacillus ferment, lactobacillus, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, beta vulgaris (beet) root extract, inulin, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, calcium alginate, propanediol, aminomethyl propanol, allantoin, acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, laureth-4, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, lecithin, pvm/ma copolymer, hydroxyacetophenone, pvp, dimethiconol, polymnia sonchifolia (yacon) root juice, phenoxyethanol, lysolecithin, phenethyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, maltodextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate.

Water/eau, butylene glycol, niacinamide, glycerin, panthenol, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, disodium edta, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, polysorbate 20, sodium hydroxide, collagen amino acids, skin conditioning, titanium dioxide (cl 77891), leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, agar, calcium alginate, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium hyaluronate, tocopheryl acetate, tropolone, chromium hydroxide green (cl 77289)

Notable ingredients

Dark Spot Serum

Skin Booster Vitamin Shot – Hydrating

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, Panthenol, Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, Undecylenoyl phenylalanine

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Sunscreen/UV filter: Titanium dioxide (cl 77891)

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Panthenol

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Ingredients with their functions

Dark Spot Serum

Skin Booster Vitamin Shot – Hydrating

Aqua/water/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.

Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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