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AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive

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5 of 23 ingredients flagged

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

Key ingredientsPropolis, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Panthenol (B5), Hyaluronic Acid

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Propolis Extract

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

  2. 2AlcoholDrying alcoholPotential irritant

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

  3. 3Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  4. 4Sodium Lactate

    Hydrator that is part of the skin’s NMF.

  5. 5Dimethyl Sulfone
  6. 6Betaine

    Gentle hydrator from sugar beets that helps calm irritation.

  7. 7Lactic AcidStrong active

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

  8. 81,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  9. 9Glycolic AcidStrong activePotential irritant

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

  10. 10Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  11. 11Betaine Salicylate

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

  12. 12Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract

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

  13. 13Panthenol

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

  14. 14Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  15. 15Sodium Hyaluronate

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

  16. 16Polysorbate 60Fungal acne trigger

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

  17. 17Hydroxyethylcellulose

    Gives the product its texture.

  18. 18Zinc Pca

    Helps regulate oil and keeps breakouts in check.

  19. 19Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilEssential oilPotential irritant

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

  20. 20Ethyl Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  21. 21Asiaticoside

    Cica. Famous for calming redness and helping skin repair.

  22. 22Asiatic Acid

    Cica. Famous for calming redness and helping skin repair.

  23. 23Madecassic Acid

    Cica. Famous for calming redness and helping skin repair.