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GenOptics Aura Essence
An essence built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
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From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
After using toner, use the dropper to pump the optimal amount of essence required for one time onto the palm of your hand. Apply on forehead, cheeks and chin and gently spread, massage until absorbed. Apply extra essence to concerned areas and massage gently until fully absorbed.
What's inside
Ingredients List
16 trigger at least one check · 25 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Inositol, Panthenol, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hexyldecanol, Laureth-7, PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
May Worsen Irritation7
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema6
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea5
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces
Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Triethylhexanoin
Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Learn more about Triethylhexanoin →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →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 →Nylon-12
Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Azacyclotridecan-2-one, homopolymer
Learn more about Nylon-12 →Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate →Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Polymethylsilsesquioxane →