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Gradual Tan Face Drops

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Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%

Product category and function

Gradual Tan Face Drops

Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%

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

Gradual Tan Face Drops

Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%

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

Full ingredient list

Gradual Tan Face Drops

Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 15	Total Number of ingredients = 16
Water, dihydroxyacetone, dimethyl isosorbide, sd alcohol 40-b, glycerin, erythrulose, citric acid, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, fragrance, camellia oleifera (green tea) leaf extract, caramel, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, tocopheryl acetate 6	Water, niacinamide, propanediol, glycerin, zinc pca, polyacrylate crosspolymer-11, sodium hyaluronate, dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, glyceryl polyacrylate, tocopheryl acetate, hexylene glycol, citric acid

Notable ingredients

Gradual Tan Face Drops

Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%

Antioxidant: Tocopheryl acetate

Solvent: Water, Dimethyl isosorbide, Glycerin, Sd alcohol 40-b

Astringent: Camellia oleifera (green tea) leaf extract, Sd alcohol 40-b

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Gradual Tan Face Drops

Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%

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.

Dihydroxyacetone

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Dimethyl isosorbide

Function: Viscosity controlling, 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.

Propanediol

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

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