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paulas choice Discoloration Repair Serum.

Paula's Choice
Clinical Discoloration Repair Serum
Ingredients Explained

This product belongs to the sub-category: Serums/Treatments

Full ingredient list

Water, niacinamide, glycerin, tranexamic acid, c13-15 alkane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dicaprylyl carbonate, ethyl macadamiate, behenyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, butylene glycol, silybum marianum seed oil, tocopherol, lactobacillus/coconut fruit juice ferment filtrate, lecithin, bakuchiol, xanthan gum, caprylyl glycol, hydrogenated lecithin, allantoin, glycine soja oil, hexylene glycol, boerhavia diffusa root extract, glycine soja sterols, citric acid, sodium phytate, malic acid, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredient highlights

Ingredient functions

Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients Function (What it does)
Water Skin conditioning, Solvent
Niacinamide Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Glycerin Skin protecting, Viscosity controlling, Solvent, Humectant/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Skin-identical ingredient
Tranexamic acid Skin conditioning, Astringent, Skin brightening
C13-15 alkane Emollient/Moisturizer, Solvent
Caprylic/capric triglyceride Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent
Dicaprylyl carbonate Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning
Ethyl macadamiate Skin conditioning

Ingredients explained

1

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.

2

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing

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.

3

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin protecting, Viscosity controlling, Solvent, Humectant/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Skin-identical ingredient

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

Price range

$50 to $100

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