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Calming Liquid Intensive

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6 of 27 ingredients flagged

Essential oil
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Drying alcohol
Alcohol
Fungal acne trigger
Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60
Potential irritant
Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Strong active
Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid

Key ingredientsPropolis, Centella Asiatica, Panthenol (B5), Betaine Salicylate, Zinc PCA, Lactic Acid

Ingredients

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  1. 1Propolis Extract

    Bee-made resin that calms, protects and gives a healthy glow.

  2. 2Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  3. 31,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  4. 4Ethyl Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  5. 5Asiaticoside

    Cica. Famous for calming redness and helping skin repair.

  6. 6Asiatic Acid

    Cica. Famous for calming redness and helping skin repair.

  7. 7Madecassic Acid

    Cica. Famous for calming redness and helping skin repair.

  8. 8Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract

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

  9. 9Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  10. 101,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  11. 11Hydroxyethylcellulose

    Gives the product its texture.

  12. 12Panthenol

    Pro-vitamin B5. Hydrates, soothes and helps skin repair.

  13. 13Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  14. 14Betaine

    Gentle hydrator from sugar beets that helps calm irritation.

  15. 15Dimethyl Sulfone
  16. 16Betaine Salicylate

    A gentler cousin of salicylic acid that helps keep pores clear.

  17. 17Zinc Pca

    Helps regulate oil and keeps breakouts in check.

  18. 18Polysorbate 20Fungal acne trigger

    Emulsifier. Fine for most, but a known fungal acne trigger.

  19. 19Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  20. 20Sodium Lactate

    Hydrator that is part of the skin’s NMF.

  21. 21Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  22. 22Lactic AcidStrong active

    A hydrating AHA. Smooths and brightens while being kinder than glycolic.

  23. 23AlcoholDrying alcoholPotential irritant

    Makes products feel light and dry fast, but can strip and irritate skin when high on the list.

  24. 24Glycolic AcidStrong activePotential irritant

    The smallest AHA. Dissolves dead skin for smoother, brighter skin. Can sting sensitive skin.

  25. 25Sodium Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  26. 26Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilEssential oilPotential irritant

    Antibacterial essential oil that can help spots but irritate sensitive skin.

  27. 27Polysorbate 60Fungal acne trigger

    Emulsifier. Fine for most, but a known fungal acne trigger.