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Algenist GENIUS Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2 BHA Toner.

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Genius Liquid Skin Resurfacing 2% Bha Toner
Ingredients Explained

This product belongs to the sub-category: Leave-on Chemical Exfoliants

Full ingredient list

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

Ingredient highlights

Ingredient functions

Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients Function (What it does)
Water (aqua, eau) Skin conditioning, Solvent
Propanediol Viscosity controlling, Solvent
Salicylic acid Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Preservative, Keratolytic, Exfoliant
Niacinamide Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Collagen amino acids Skin conditioning
Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides Film forming, Skin protecting
Hydrolyzed collagen Emollient/Moisturizer, Film forming, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer
Azelaic acid Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Ingredients explained

1

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.

2

Propanediol

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

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

3

Salicylic acid

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

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

Price range

$20 to $50

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