Dupes for La Roche Posay Pigmentclar Serum

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1. ↑ solvents ( Aqua ) solvent

2. ↑ Glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers

3. ↑ silicone ( dimethicone ) gives skin a nice “slip”, film-formers; can “carry” other active ingredients; may clog pores for some (depending on the silicones properties); some are water-soluble, some not; anti-foaming; skin protectant

4. ↑ alcohols ( alcohol. ) antiseptic solvent; dissolves oil; can be irritating & drying; sometimes used as a preservative

5. ↑ niacinamide. Proven healing antioxidant; stimulates collagen; some UV protection; reduces hyperpigmentation; anti-inflammatory; anti-acne; anti-rosacea

6. ↑ octyldodecanol. Emulsifier; Fragrance; Solvent

7. ↑ peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate. Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying ingredient.

8. ↑ dimethiconol. Dimethiconol is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an anti-foaming, emollient moisturizing, MOISTURISING ingredient.

9. ↑ cetearyl ethylhexanoate. emollient

10. ↑ cleansing/lathering OR emulsifying agents ( isohexadecane ) depending on the product, this ingredient cleanses; emulsifies; lathers; makes products foamy/creamy & spread better

11. ↑ hyaluronic acid ( sodium hyaluronate ) A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin’s moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss

12. ↑ Ginkgo biloba extract. antioxidant with some anti-bacterial & anti-fungal effects; can reduce inflammation; no proven effects on cellulite

13. ↑ resorcinol. topical disinfectant, can be overly irritating. Not to be confused with phenylethyl resorcinol, hexyl resorcinol and dimethoxytolyl propylresorcinol which are skin lighteners.

14. ↑ disodium edta. preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent

15. ↑ isopropyl myristate. emollient & thickener, reduces greasy feel by oils in a formula

16. ↑ capryloyl salicylic acid. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

17. ↑ thickener ( xanthan gum ) thickens/stabilizes the product; generally, the more thickening agents used in formulating a cream, for example, may enhance its stability, but can also cause difficulty in spreading.

18. ↑ ferulic acid. proven antioxidant that doubles the efficacy of vitamins c and e; protects against sun damage

19. ↑ acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer. emulsion stabilizer & hydrophilic thickener

20. ↑ preservatives ( phenoxyethanol ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

21. ↑ Ceramide Eop ( 1 ) Ceramides can help restore the skin’s barrier system; improves texture, reduces topical irritation, restores moisture

22. ↑ titanium dioxide. A broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen; sometimes used as a pigment & for its opacity

23. ↑ Coming soon! ( Mica ) Coming soon!

24. ↑ fragrance ( parfum ) Fragrance in skin care is like spraying perfume on your face. Smells nice, but potentially irritating and damaging to your skin’s acid mantle. Especially if these ingredients are high up on the ingredient list.