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Refresh AHA/BHA Vitamin C Booster Serum

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4 of 24 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Potential irritant
Glycolic Acid, Menthyl Lactate
Strong active
Glycolic Acid

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Panthenol (B5), Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C derivative, 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. 5Niacinamide

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

  6. 61,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  7. 7Glycolic AcidStrong activePotential irritant

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

  8. 8Betaine

    Gentle hydrator from sugar beets that helps calm irritation.

  9. 9Sodium Hydroxide

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  10. 10Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  11. 11Panthenol

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

  12. 12Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  13. 13Hydroxyethylcellulose

    Gives the product its texture.

  14. 14Glycerin

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

  15. 15Polyglyceryl-10 MyristateFungal acne trigger

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

  16. 16Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  17. 17Sodium Hyaluronate

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

  18. 18Adenosine

    Smooths the look of wrinkles and calms skin.

  19. 19Ascorbyl Glucoside

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

  20. 20Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  21. 21Betaine Salicylate

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

  22. 22Alpha-Arbutin

    Gently fades dark spots by slowing pigment production.

  23. 23Menthyl LactatePotential irritant

    Gives a cooling tingle. That tingle is irritation.

  24. 24Mentha Haplocalix Extract

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