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Genius Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2% Bha Toner

A-Control Azelaic Acid Toner

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Genius Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2% Bha Toner

A-Control Azelaic Acid Toner

No. of common ingredients = 0
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	Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf water, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, glycolic acid (31,500ppm), citric acid (30,000ppm), niacinamide (30,000ppm), dipropylene glycol, glycerin, water, lactic acid (13,500ppm), snail secretion filtrate (9,800ppm), azelaic acid (5,000ppm), salicylic acid (5,000ppm), propanediol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, capryloyl salicylic acid, gluconolactone, decyl glucoside, sodium hyaluronate, salix alba (willow) bark extract, centella asiatica leaf extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) leaf extract, pinus densiflora leaf extract, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, potassium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 27

Total Number of ingredients = 33

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

Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf water, butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, glycolic acid (31,500ppm), citric acid (30,000ppm), niacinamide (30,000ppm), dipropylene glycol, glycerin, water, lactic acid (13,500ppm), snail secretion filtrate (9,800ppm), azelaic acid (5,000ppm), salicylic acid (5,000ppm), propanediol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, capryloyl salicylic acid, gluconolactone, decyl glucoside, sodium hyaluronate, salix alba (willow) bark extract, centella asiatica leaf extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) leaf extract, pinus densiflora leaf extract, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, potassium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.

Notable ingredients

Genius Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2% Bha Toner

A-Control Azelaic Acid Toner

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide (30,000ppm), Azelaic acid (5,000ppm), Salicylic acid (5,000ppm)

Soothing: Niacinamide (30,000ppm), Salix alba (willow) bark extract, Azelaic acid (5,000ppm)

Skin brightening: Niacinamide (30,000ppm), Azelaic acid (5,000ppm)

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Ingredients with their functions

Genius Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2% Bha Toner

A-Control Azelaic Acid Toner

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.

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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

Decyl glucoside

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract

Function: Skin conditioning, Perfuming

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

Lauryl glucoside

Also-called: Lauryl polyglucose | Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract

Function: Anti-microbial

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

Mentha piperita (peppermint) extract

Function: Deodorant, Masking

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

Citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract

Also-called: Lemon Fruit Extract | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Masking

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

Dextrin

Function: Viscosity controlling, Absorbent

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

Amylopectin

Function: Viscosity controlling

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

Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate

Function: Anti-microbial

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

Tocopherol

Also-called: Vitamin E | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

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

Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

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

Phytic acid

Function: Chelating

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

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Citric acid

Function: Chelating, Buffering

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

Sodium benzoate

Function: Preservative

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

Potassium sorbate

Function: Preservative

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

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

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

Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf water

Function: Astringent, Anti-microbial

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

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

1,2-hexanediol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Glycolic acid (31,500ppm)

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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

Citric acid (30,000ppm)

Function: Chelating, Buffering

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

Niacinamide (30,000ppm)

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

Dipropylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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

Glycerin

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

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

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Lactic acid (13,500ppm)

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Buffering, Exfoliant

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

Snail secretion filtrate (9,800ppm)

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Azelaic acid (5,000ppm)

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

Salicylic acid (5,000ppm)

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

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

Propanediol

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

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

Polyglyceryl-10 laurate

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

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

Disodium edta

Also-called: Edta Disodium, Edetate Disodium | Function: Viscosity controlling, Chelating

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

Capryloyl salicylic acid

Also-called: LHA | Function: Skin conditioning, Exfoliant

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

Gluconolactone

Function: Skin conditioning, Chelating, Exfoliant

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

Decyl glucoside

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Emulsion stabilizing

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

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Salix alba (willow) bark extract

Also-called: Willow Bark Extract | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Astringent

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

Centella asiatica leaf extract

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Also-called: Green tea extract, Green tea leaf extract, White tea extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Astringent, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

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

Coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) leaf extract

Function: Astringent

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

Pinus densiflora leaf extract

Function: Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

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

Hyaluronic acid

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate

Function: Film forming

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

Potassium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

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

Sodium acetylated hyaluronate.

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

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

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