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Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Daily Cream

Exfoliant

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4 of 30 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Potential irritant
Menthyl Lactate, Glycolic Acid
Strong active
Glycolic Acid

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Panthenol (B5), Hyaluronic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, PHA (Gluconolactone), Betaine Salicylate

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract

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

  2. 2Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract

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

  3. 3Hippophae Rhamnoides Water

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

  4. 4Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  5. 5Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
  6. 6Niacinamide

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

  7. 71,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  8. 8Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  9. 9Cetearyl Alcohol

    A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.

  10. 10Betaine

    Gentle hydrator from sugar beets that helps calm irritation.

  11. 11Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  12. 12Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  13. 13Carbomer

    Gives the product its texture.

  14. 14Arginine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  15. 15Panthenol

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

  16. 16Cetearyl Olivate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  17. 17Sorbitan Olivate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  18. 18Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  19. 19Adenosine

    Smooths the look of wrinkles and calms skin.

  20. 20Sodium Hyaluronate

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

  21. 21Alpha-Arbutin

    Gently fades dark spots by slowing pigment production.

  22. 22Menthyl LactatePotential irritant

    Gives a cooling tingle. That tingle is irritation.

  23. 23Mentha Haplocalix Extract

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

  24. 24Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  25. 25Lactobionic Acid

    Polyhydroxy acid. The gentlest acid exfoliant, friendly to sensitive skin.

  26. 26Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  27. 27Betaine Salicylate

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

  28. 28Ascorbyl Glucoside

    A stable, gentle form of vitamin C for brightness and antioxidant protection.

  29. 29Glycolic AcidStrong activePotential irritant

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

  30. 30Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.