Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

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Key Ingredients

• Fatty alcohol1

  Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

  Cetearyl Alcohol

• Face oil1

  An oil formulated to be used on the face.

  Squalane

• Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

  Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

  Zinc Gluconate

• Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

  Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

  Polysorbate 60

• BHA1

  Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

  Salicylic Acid

• Salicylic acid1

  The BHA used in acne treatment.

  Salicylic Acid

• Hyaluronic acid1

  Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

  Sodium Hyaluronate

• Kojic acid1

  A fungal-derived tyrosinase inhibitor used on pigmentation.

  Kojic Acid

Benefits

• Hydrating7

  Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

  Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane

• Barrier Repair14

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, PPG-5-LAURETH-5, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane

• Reduces Irritation5

  Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

  Allantoin, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc Gluconate

• Redness Reducing4

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Allantoin, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

• Smoothing14

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Allantoin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, PPG-5-LAURETH-5, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane

• Brightening3

  Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

  Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Kojic Acid, Morus Alba Root Extract

• Dark Spots3

  Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

  Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Kojic Acid, Morus Alba Root Extract

• Even Tone3

  Evens out patchy or uneven colour.

  Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Kojic Acid, Morus Alba Root Extract

• Acne Fighting1

  Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

  Salicylic Acid

• Oil Control3

  Reduces shine and excess sebum.

  Salicylic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc Gluconate

• Pore Refining2

  Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.

  Salicylic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

• Exfoliating1

  Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.

  Salicylic Acid

• Antioxidant1

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  Kojic Acid

• Anti-Pollution4

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Allantoin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Kojic Acid

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne5

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hexylene Glycol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 60, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, PPG-5-LAURETH-5, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hexylene Glycol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

• May Worsen Oily Skin1

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Squalane

• May Worsen Irritation2

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Ceteareth-20, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

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