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Glow Balm

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6 of 22 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Linoleic Acid, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Laurate, Methyl Palmitate
Strong active: Lactic Acid

Key ingredientsCeramides, Peptides, Lactic Acid

Ingredients

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

1Olea Europaea Fruit OilFungal acne trigger
A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.
2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.
3Synthetic Beeswax
4Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
5Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
6C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Softens and smooths with a lightweight feel.
7Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.
8Ceramide NG
Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.
9Linoleic AcidFungal acne trigger
Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.
10Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Seed OilFungal acne trigger
A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.
11Caprylyl Glycol
Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.
12Linolenic Acid
13Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Messenger molecules that support firmness and smoother-looking skin.
14Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Messenger molecules that support firmness and smoother-looking skin.
15Sorbitan LaurateFungal acne trigger
Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.
16Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
17Tocopherol
Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.
18C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
19C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
20Lactic AcidStrong active
A hydrating AHA. Smooths and brightens while being kinder than glycolic.
21Methyl PalmitateFungal acne trigger
Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.
22Ethylhexylglycerin
Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.