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TX-toning Essence 1000 Shot

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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

TX-toning Essence 1000 Shot

Time Revolution The First Essence 5 X

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

Full ingredient list

TX-toning Essence 1000 Shot

Time Revolution The First Essence 5 X

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, glycerin, tranexamic acid, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, allantoin, xanthan gum, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, carbomer, ethylhexylglycerin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, adenosine, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, hydrogenated lecithin, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, squalane, glutathione, glycyrrhizic acid, ceramide np, stearic acid, cholesterol, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid. 10	Yeast ferment extract, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, bifida ferment lysate, water, diethoxyethyl succinate, propanediol, sodium pca, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, polyquaternium-51, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, vinegar, oryza sativa (rice) extract, glycerin, pearl powder, ceramide np, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 23

Total Number of ingredients = 20

Water, glycerin, tranexamic acid, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, allantoin, xanthan gum, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, carbomer, ethylhexylglycerin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, adenosine, disodium edta, sodium hyaluronate, hydrogenated lecithin, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, squalane, glutathione, glycyrrhizic acid, ceramide np, stearic acid, cholesterol, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

Yeast ferment extract, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, bifida ferment lysate, water, diethoxyethyl succinate, propanediol, sodium pca, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, polyquaternium-51, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, vinegar, oryza sativa (rice) extract, glycerin, pearl powder, ceramide np, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin

Notable ingredients

TX-toning Essence 1000 Shot

Time Revolution The First Essence 5 X

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

TX-toning Essence 1000 Shot

Time Revolution The First Essence 5 X

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.

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.

Tranexamic acid

Function: Skin conditioning, Astringent, Skin brightening

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

Yeast ferment extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

1,2-hexanediol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

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.