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6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

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6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening 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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Ingredient highlights

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening 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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6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, propanediol, azelaic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, tranexamic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate se, glycerin, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, isopentyldiol, phenoxyethanol, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, potassium sorbate, sodium gluconate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, tocopherol, jojoba esters, morus alba (mulberry) root extract, alpha-arbutin, glutathione, niacinamide, kojic acid 10	Aqua (water), niacinamide, lactobacillus/ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) extract/lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) extract ferment filtrate, c13-15 alkane, tranexamic acid, glycerin, alpha-arbutin, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, tocopheryl acetate, palmaria palmata extract, asparagopsis armata extract, helianthus annuus seed oil, ascophyllum nodosum extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, pancratium maritimum extract, lactobacillus ferment, hydrolyzed pea, hydrolyzed pea protein, bisabolol, panthenol, tocopherol, arginine/lysine polypeptide, glucose, pentapeptide-34 trifluoroacetate, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, c14-22 alcohols, xanthan gum, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, propanediol, sorbitan caprylate, carbomer, sodium phytate, sodium succinate, sodium chloride, sorbic acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 23

Total Number of ingredients = 41

Water, propanediol, azelaic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, tranexamic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate se, glycerin, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, isopentyldiol, phenoxyethanol, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, potassium sorbate, sodium gluconate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, tocopherol, jojoba esters, morus alba (mulberry) root extract, alpha-arbutin, glutathione, niacinamide, kojic acid

Aqua (water), niacinamide, lactobacillus/ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) extract/lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) extract ferment filtrate, c13-15 alkane, tranexamic acid, glycerin, alpha-arbutin, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, tocopheryl acetate, palmaria palmata extract, asparagopsis armata extract, helianthus annuus seed oil, ascophyllum nodosum extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, pancratium maritimum extract, lactobacillus ferment, hydrolyzed pea, hydrolyzed pea protein, bisabolol, panthenol, tocopherol, arginine/lysine polypeptide, glucose, pentapeptide-34 trifluoroacetate, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, c14-22 alcohols, xanthan gum, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, propanediol, sorbitan caprylate, carbomer, sodium phytate, sodium succinate, sodium chloride, sorbic acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol

Notable ingredients

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Jojoba esters

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Tranexamic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Panthenol, Lactobacillus ferment

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

6% Azelaic Acid Fade + Clarify Serum

Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening 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.

Propanediol

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

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

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.

Aqua (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.

Lactobacillus/ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) extract/lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) extract ferment filtrate

Function: Skin conditioning

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