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Geek & Gorgeous
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A chemical exfoliant built around PHA and BHA, for hydration and exfoliation.
Brand price
EUR 28.00 · 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
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
It is an ideal first step after cleansing your skin. Use it as a toner, either with a cotton pad or pour it into your hands and pat it on. Wait until it is absorbed (brush your teeth in the meantime :)) and you can follow up with your favourite serums and moisturizers.
Caution
IMPORTANT: The product contains BHA, do not use it if you are allergic to Aspirin. GOOD TO KNOW: This exfoliant contains only acids that do not make the skin more sensitive to the sun, so it is an ideal gentle exfoliant for the summer. (However, UV light being the number one external skin-damaging factor, we still do recommend using a good SPF every morning.)
What's inside
Ingredients List
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- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Gluconolactone, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Lactobionic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol
Exfoliating3
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Lactobionic Acid is a PHA.
Learn more about Lactobionic Acid →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →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 →Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae
Learn more about Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract →Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Ferment is an extract of the yeast cells of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
Learn more about Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract →
Dupes
- Medik8 Blemish Control Pads™64% match
- No7 Derm Solutions™ AHA Smoothing Treatment63% match
- The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution61% match