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Geek & Gorgeous
aPAD
A serum built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
EUR 11.80 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Sensitive skin
- Dryness & dehydration
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Apply a few drops to the face after cleansing, before using emulsions and/or creams. Can be used either in the AM and/or PM.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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Aqua
Solvent
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium hydrogen heptylenedicarboxamidodiacetate
Learn more about Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Learn more about Methyl Gluceth-20 →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Hydroxyethylcellulose
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Light Stabilizer, Viscosity Controlling
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Learn more about Hydroxyethylcellulose →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
Dupes
- The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Face Serum with 2% Zinc PCA69% match
- The Inkey List 10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief69% match
- Alpha-H Vitamin E Serum with 1% Ceramide Complex68% match
- Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less67% match
- The Derma Co Nia-Zelaic Oil Control Face Serum66% match
- The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Serum66% match