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Skin Rhythm™ Balancing & Clearing Serum

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C-Niacin Toning Ampoule

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Skin Rhythm™ Balancing & Clearing Serum

C-Niacin Toning Ampoule

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

Skin Rhythm™ Balancing & Clearing Serum

C-Niacin Toning Ampoule

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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

Full ingredient list

Skin Rhythm™ Balancing & Clearing Serum

C-Niacin Toning Ampoule

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water/aqua/eau, propylene glycol, glycerin, dicaprylyl carbonate, diheptyl succinate, c14-22 alcohols, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, salix (willow) bark extract, mandelic acid, azelaic acid, niacinamide, ubiquinone, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, pentylene glycol, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, caprylyl glycol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, melia azadirachta flower extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, ocimum basilicum (basil) flower/leaf extract, corallina officinalis extract, propanediol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide 10	Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, glycerin, betaine, water, niacinamide, propanediol, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) fruit extract, physalis alkekengi fruit extract, sodium hyaluronate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, beta-glucan, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, corallina officinalis extract, brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) extract, coccinia indica fruit extract, moringa oleifera seed oil, boswellia serrata resin extract, bioflavonoids, panthenol, allantoin, sodium polyacrylate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ethyl hexanediol, polysorbate 80, 1,2-hexanediol.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Total Number of ingredients = 32

Water/aqua/eau, propylene glycol, glycerin, dicaprylyl carbonate, diheptyl succinate, c14-22 alcohols, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, salix (willow) bark extract, mandelic acid, azelaic acid, niacinamide, ubiquinone, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, pentylene glycol, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, caprylyl glycol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, melia azadirachta flower extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, ocimum basilicum (basil) flower/leaf extract, corallina officinalis extract, propanediol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide

Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, glycerin, betaine, water, niacinamide, propanediol, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) fruit extract, physalis alkekengi fruit extract, sodium hyaluronate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, beta-glucan, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, corallina officinalis extract, brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) extract, coccinia indica fruit extract, moringa oleifera seed oil, boswellia serrata resin extract, bioflavonoids, panthenol, allantoin, sodium polyacrylate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ethyl hexanediol, polysorbate 80, 1,2-hexanediol.

Notable ingredients

Skin Rhythm™ Balancing & Clearing Serum

C-Niacin Toning Ampoule

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

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

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract

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Ingredients with their functions

Skin Rhythm™ Balancing & Clearing Serum

C-Niacin Toning Ampoule

Water/aqua/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.

Propylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

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.

Dicaprylyl carbonate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Diheptyl succinate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

C14-22 alcohols

Function: Emulsion stabilizing

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

Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer

Function: Film forming, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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

Salix (willow) bark extract

We don't have information about this ingredient yet.

Mandelic acid

Function: Exfoliant, Anti-microbial

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.

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.

Ubiquinone

Also-called: Coenzyme Q10 | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Tocopheryl acetate

Also-called: Tocopherol acetate, Vitamin E Acetate | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer

Function: Film forming, Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing