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10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

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When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

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10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

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

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10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, niacinamide, propanediol, pentylene glycol, glycolic acid, alkyl polyglycoside, gluconolactone, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium phytate, sodium hydroxide, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, hydroxyethylcellulose, kojic acid, glutathione, allantoin, alpha-arbutin, azelaic acid, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, potassium sorbate, lactococcus ferment lysate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, salicylic acid, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil 9	Aqua/water/eau, pentylene glycol, glycerin, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl oligopeptide, glutathione, allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, 1,2-hexanediol, potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, hydrolyzed soy protein, carbomer, butylene glycol, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, parfum/fragrance, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, polysorbate 20, glyceryl polyacrylate, limonene, maltodextrin, potassium sorbate, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, bht, phenoxyethanol.

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Total Number of ingredients = 27

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Water, niacinamide, propanediol, pentylene glycol, glycolic acid, alkyl polyglycoside, gluconolactone, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium phytate, sodium hydroxide, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, hydroxyethylcellulose, kojic acid, glutathione, allantoin, alpha-arbutin, azelaic acid, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, potassium sorbate, lactococcus ferment lysate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, salicylic acid, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil

Aqua/water/eau, pentylene glycol, glycerin, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl oligopeptide, glutathione, allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, 1,2-hexanediol, potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, hydrolyzed soy protein, carbomer, butylene glycol, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, parfum/fragrance, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, polysorbate 20, glyceryl polyacrylate, limonene, maltodextrin, potassium sorbate, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, bht, phenoxyethanol.

Notable ingredients

10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Allantoin

Antioxidant: Bht, Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate

Cell-signaling ingredient: Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

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Ingredients with their functions

10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum

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.

Propanediol

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