Ingredients

What’s in the bottle

Plain explanations of common actives, when to use them and what not to mix.

• NiacinamideHelps with oil, marks and uneven tone. Usually well tolerated.
• Salicylic acid (BHA)An oil-soluble exfoliant for pores, blackheads and breakouts.
• Glycolic acid (AHA)A surface exfoliant for dullness and texture. Increases sun sensitivity.
• Lactic acid (AHA)A gentler AHA exfoliant that also hydrates.
• Mandelic acid (AHA)A slower, gentler AHA exfoliant.
• PHAThe gentlest acid exfoliant group.
• RetinoidFor fine lines, texture and marks. Use at night and introduce slowly.
• Benzoyl peroxideTargets acne bacteria. Can bleach fabric and dry the skin.
• Vitamin CAn antioxidant for dullness and tone. Best in the morning, under sunscreen.
• Azelaic acidHelps with redness, marks and breakouts.
• Alpha arbutinTargets dark spots and uneven tone.
• Tranexamic acidTargets stubborn marks and pigmentation.
• Hyaluronic acidHolds water in the skin for hydration.
• CeramidesSupport the skin barrier.
• Panthenol (B5)Soothes and hydrates.
• ZincHelps balance oil.
• KetoconazoleAn anti-dandruff active.
• Piroctone olamineAn anti-dandruff active.
• Zinc pyrithioneAn anti-dandruff active.