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Salicylic Acid
First extracted from willow bark in the 1800s. Now your pores' editor-in-chief, dissolving congestion from the inside.
Glossary
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The actives we work with, at the percentages we work with, and the reasons we picked them. If it earns space in a formula, it earns a page in the glossary.
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Glycolic + Lactic (AHAs)
The smallest molecules in the room, and the fastest. They resurface the outer layer while you sleep, so mornings read smoother.
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Gluconolactone (PHA)
The gentle third act. Slower and larger than the AHAs, it exfoliates without the sting.
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Niacinamide
The overachiever. Brightens tone, calms redness, supports the barrier.
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Yuzu Extract
A Japanese citrus with a cult following. Vitamin C rich, brightening and balancing for blemish-prone skin.
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Papaya Enzyme
A natural exfoliant that digests dulling surface cells without abrasion.
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Centella
The famous cica leaf. Quiets inflammation and helps the barrier heal after a plot twist.
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Niacinamide + Arbutin
A duo that fades what breakouts leave behind, without bleaching or bright-sun sensitivity.