adenosine
noun
aden·o·sine
ə-ˈde-nə-ˌsēn 
-sən
: a nucleoside C10H13N5O4 that is a constituent of RNA and yields adenine and ribose on hydrolysis
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Red algae extract draws moisture deep into the skin while adenosine, a naturally occurring component of skin that supports collagen production, simultaneously smooths, soothes, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles over time.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Normally, adenosine attaches to brain receptors and signals fatigue.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Rice extract, rice bran extract, purslane extract, adenosine Best For: Discoloration, brightening, and acne-prone skin.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
But adenosine keeps building in the background while caffeine is at work.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Normally, adenosine attaches to brain receptors and signals fatigue.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Rice extract, rice bran extract, purslane extract, adenosine Best For: Discoloration, brightening, and acne-prone skin.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
But adenosine keeps building in the background while caffeine is at work.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
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“Adenosine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adenosine. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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adenosine
noun
aden·o·sine
ə-ˈden-ə-ˌsēn, -sən
: a nucleoside C10H13N5O4 that is a constituent of RNA yielding adenine and ribose on hydrolysis
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