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La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl+Niacinamide Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

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French Brand France
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on March 04, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens

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Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl+Niacinamide

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