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Genius Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2% Bha Toner

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Genius Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2% Bha Toner

Press & Clear Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic

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Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...	Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...
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Genius Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2% Bha Toner

Press & Clear Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic

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Genius Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2% Bha Toner

Press & Clear Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic

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Water (aqua, eau), propanediol, salicylic acid, niacinamide, collagen amino acids, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, hydrolyzed collagen, azelaic acid, glycolic acid, decyl glucoside, eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, lauryl glucoside, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract, mentha piperita (peppermint) extract, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, dextrin, amylopectin, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, tocopherol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide, phytic acid, butylene glycol, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol 10	Aqua (water), propanediol, glycereth-26, salicylic acid, tranexamic acid, dimethyl isosorbide, cyclodextrin, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, saccharomyces ferment filtrate, lecithin, oryza sativa lees extract, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, butylene glycol, sclerotium gum, 1,2-hexanediol, pullulan, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, phenoxyethanol, buteth-3, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium metabisulfite, sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, tributyl citrate, potassium sorbate, silica, sodium benzoate, citric acid.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 27

Total Number of ingredients = 30

Water (aqua, eau), propanediol, salicylic acid, niacinamide, collagen amino acids, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, hydrolyzed collagen, azelaic acid, glycolic acid, decyl glucoside, eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, lauryl glucoside, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract, mentha piperita (peppermint) extract, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, dextrin, amylopectin, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, tocopherol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide, phytic acid, butylene glycol, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol

Aqua (water), propanediol, glycereth-26, salicylic acid, tranexamic acid, dimethyl isosorbide, cyclodextrin, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, saccharomyces ferment filtrate, lecithin, oryza sativa lees extract, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, butylene glycol, sclerotium gum, 1,2-hexanediol, pullulan, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, phenoxyethanol, buteth-3, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium metabisulfite, sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, tributyl citrate, potassium sorbate, silica, sodium benzoate, citric acid.

Notable ingredients

Genius Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2% Bha Toner

Press & Clear Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Anti-acne: Salicylic acid

Sunscreen/UV filter: Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate

Skin brightening: Tranexamic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Genius Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2% Bha Toner

Press & Clear Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic

Water (aqua, eau)

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.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

Salicylic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Preservative, Keratolytic, Exfoliant

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.

Collagen amino acids

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides

Function: Film forming, Skin protecting

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

Hydrolyzed collagen

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Film forming, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.