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Brightening Body Serum - 3% Niacinamide + 5% Mandelic Acid + 0.5% Cysteine Complex

Exfoliant

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7 of 35 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate
Strong active
Mandelic Acid

Key ingredientsMandelic Acid, Niacinamide

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Aqua

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Mandelic AcidStrong active

    A large, slow AHA. Gentle exfoliation that also helps with breakouts.

  3. 3Glycerine

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  4. 4Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.

  5. 5Propylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  6. 6Xylitylglucoside
  7. 7Anhydroxylitol
  8. 8Xylitol

    Water-binding sugars that keep skin hydrated.

  9. 9Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  10. 10Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

    Rich, nourishing plant butter. Great for dry skin.

  11. 11Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  12. 12Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  13. 13Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  14. 14Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

    Cooling, hydrating and calming.

  15. 15Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Antioxidant-rich and calming.

  16. 16Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  17. 17Acorus Calamus Root Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  18. 18Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  19. 19Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  20. 20Argania Spinosa Kernel OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  21. 21Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  22. 22Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
  23. 23Glyceryl StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  24. 24Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  25. 25Triethanolamine

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  26. 26Hydrated Silica
  27. 27Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  28. 28Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  29. 29Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic Acid
  30. 30Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Antioxidant-rich and calming.

  31. 31Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  32. 32Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  33. 33Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

    Cooling, hydrating and calming.

  34. 34Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  35. 35Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.