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Cos De BAHA

2% Hydroquinone + Azelaic Acid 4% + Niacinamide 4% Serum

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5 of 16 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Polysorbate 80
Pregnancy caution
Hydroquinone, Salicylic Acid
Potential irritant
Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid
Strong active
Hydroquinone, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid

Key ingredientsAzelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Hydroquinone, Hyaluronic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Kojic Acid

Ingredients

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  1. 1Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

    Cooling, hydrating and calming.

  2. 2Propanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  3. 3Azelaic Acid

    Calms redness, unclogs pores and fades marks. Considered pregnancy-friendly.

  4. 4Niacinamide

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

  5. 5Polysorbate 80Fungal acne trigger

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

  6. 6HydroquinoneStrong activePregnancy cautionPotential irritant

    Strong pigment inhibitor, usually prescription-only.

  7. 71,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  8. 8Sodium Hyaluronate

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

  9. 9Salicylic AcidStrong activePregnancy caution

    Oil-soluble BHA that gets inside pores to clear blackheads and breakouts.

  10. 10Kojic AcidPotential irritant

    Brightening ingredient from fungi. Fades spots, can irritate some skin.

  11. 11Lactic AcidStrong active

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

  12. 12Witch Hazel Leaf Extract

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

  13. 13Rosemary Extract

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

  14. 14Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

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

  15. 15Thymus Vulgaris Extract

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

  16. 16Aspalathus Linearis Extract

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