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Rice bran wax

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moisturizes and smooths the skin. Antioxidant and calming

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Sodium hyaluronate

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has the ability to hold 1,000 times its weight in water and plays an important role in skin hydration. Hydrated skin appears plump and luminous. Hydrating.

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Squalene

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a natural oil found in olives and wheat germ that keeps skin moist. Hydrating.

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Acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline)

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minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. inhibits repeated expression.

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Azelaic acid

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helps promote a clear complexion and an even skin tone. Reduce hyperpigmentation. Antibacterial and keratolytic.

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Hydroquinone

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lightens existing and prevents future hyperpigmentation. Reduce hyperpigmentation..

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Phenylethyl resorcinol

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an antioxidant that promotes an even skin tone. Reduce hyperpigmentation.

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Kojic acid

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helps promote an even skin tone. Reduce hyperpigmentation.

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Salicylic acid

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clears existing blemishes and prevents future breakouts. Dissolved oil and impactions. Controls and fights the recurrence of the itching, redness, flaking and irritation associated with psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.

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Cinnamon bark, ginger root, green burnet root & licorice root extracts

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a blend that improves the appearance of breakout-prone skin.

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licorice root

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antibacterial and inhibits sebum.

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Tea tree leaf oil

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promotes a clear complexion.

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Lactic acid

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naturally found in milk and sugars, this ingredient moisturizes the skin. Exfoliating and antibacterial AHA

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Benzoyl peroxide – ppenetrates pores to eliminate existing acne lesions and prevent future breakouts.

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penetrates pores to eliminate existing acne lesions and prevent future breakouts. Delivers oxygen to the follicle.

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Gluconolactone

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exfoliating and anti-inflammantory. A calming moisturizer that promotes a clear complexion.

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Vitamin C

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an antioxidant that minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while promoting an even skin tone.

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Hyaluronic acid

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holds 1,000 times its weight in water, protecting, hydrating and strengthening the skin.

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Lilac leaf cell culture extract

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an antioxidant derived from the stem cells of the lilac plant. Potent antioxidant. Inhibits sebum and reduces hyperpigmentation.

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Glutathione

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an antioxidant produced naturally by the body. Potent antioxidant.

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Ergothioneine

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an antioxidant that supports the capabilities of other antioxidants.

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Vitamin A

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helps promote a clear complexion and an even skin tone.

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Witch Hazel

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Inhibits sebum production.

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Retinol Complex

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reduces hyperpigmentation and acne.

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Palmitoyl tripeptide-38

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stimulates collagen, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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Epidermal growth factor (EGF)
improves the appearance of fine lines and aging skin. Proliferates healthy cells.
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Silybum marianum extract
a potent antioxidant from milk thistle.
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Sodium PCA
holds 250 times its weight in water, playing an important role in skin hydration.
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Glycerin
an ingredient that holds moisture in the skin for exceptional hydration. A humectant and emollient that helps to hydrate the skin.
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Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
an antioxidant naturally found in green tea.
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Grape fruit cell extract
an antioxidant from the stem cells of grapes. Protects the skin.
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Bisabolol
from chamomile, this ingredient calms and soothes the skin. Potent Anti-inflammatory.
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Willow bark extract
calms and soothes the skin.
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Aloe vera leaf juice
a purifying ingredient that softens and soothes the skin. Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory.
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Allantoin
an antioxidant that soothes the skin.
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Menthyl lactate
a combination of menthol and lactic acid that has a cooling and soothing effect on the skin.
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Tea tree leaf oil
promotes a clear complexion.
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Rose hip seed oil
strengthens skin, leaving it smoother and firmer.
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Sunflower seed oil
high in essential fatty acids, this ingredient provides antioxidants to the skin.
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Yucca extract
a gentle, calming foaming agent that does not over-strip or over-dry the skin.
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Phytic acid
a gentle exfoliating agent.
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Grape seed extract
anti-inflammatory. promotes a clear complexion and an even skin tone.
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Sulfer
Exfoliating and antibacterial
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Salicylic acid
clears existing blemishes and prevents future acne breakouts.
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Eucalyptus leaf oil
purifies the skin, helping to remove impurities for a clear complexion.
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Niacinamide
a form of the B vitamin that hydrates and promotes a clear, even complexion. A potent antioxidant that improves barrier function, and reduces age-related skin yellowing and redness.
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Tocopherol
a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin and emollient ingredient.
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Green Tea Extract
a polyphenolic antioxidant containing beneficial vitamins, minerals and oils.
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Pumpkin wine
produced by fermenting whole pumpkin, this ingredient offers the nutritional benefits of pumpkin, including vitamin A and vitamin C. Antioxidant.
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Aminoguanidine
an ingredient that supports skin, keeping it soft and supple.
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Botanical extracts – marigold, goldenseal, cucumber, sage, guarana and ivy extracts.
reduce the appearance of pores and calm the skin.
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Cucumber extract
Inhibits sebum production.
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Marigold extract
Antibacterial
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Citric acid
exfoliating AHA's
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Glycolic Acid
exfoliating AHA
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Jojoba seed oil
hydrating
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Polyethylene beads
mechanical exfoliant
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Algae
detoxifies and hydrates the skin.
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Clay
detoxifies, and absorbs oil and impurities.
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Pumice
gently exfoliates built-up surface debris and impurities from the skin.
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Lemon Fruit, Sugarcane, Orange Fruit and Apple Fruit Extracts
sources of naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids (AHA). Exfoliating.
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Papaya Fruit Enzyme
a natural gentle exfoliant and effective in skin purifying. Proteolytic enzyme.
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Vitamin E
an antioxidant and emollient
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Honey
naturally draws moisture to the skin. Hydrating.
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Capparenols
found in caper buds, they calm and soothe skin.
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Aldavine
a blend of brown and red algae that calms and soothes skin. Improve vascular function.
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Retinol Complex
Normalize cell turnover and build collagen.
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Bakuchiol
an effective complement to retinol for fighting breakouts. Antibacterial and inhibits sebum.
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Orange stem cell extract
improves skin elasticity and firmness to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
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Myristoyl nonapeptide-3
a peptide that supports skin-strengthening.
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Hexylresorcinol
promotes an even skin tone and reduces inflammation that can lead to discoloration.
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Resveratrol
a strong antioxidant that encourages a bright, even skin tone.
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Orange Stem Cell Extract
strengthens skin structure to maintain healthy and youthful-looking skin; it organizes and firms the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3
a peptide that provides similar benefits as vitamin A without irritation, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and making the skin smoother and brighter.
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Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract and Darutoside
reduces upper eyelid sagging, strengthens the skin and reduces crow’s feet wrinkles, while minimizing dark circles and puffiness.
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Niacinamide, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract and Silanetriol
this combination of ingredients reduces eye puffiness, dark circles and under-eye bags while providing antioxidant protection.
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Boron Nitride
a naturally occurring mineral that reflects light away from the eye area, leaving dark circles and under-eye bags immediately brighter.
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Licorice root extract
calms skin and promotes an even skin tone. Reduce hyper pigmentation.
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Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl)
improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Dipeptide-2
improves the appearance of eye area puffiness. Improves lymphatic circulation.
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Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Improves skin firmness.
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Palmitoyl tripeptide-38
a next generation peptide that optimizes the minimization of fine lines and wrinkles in as little as one week. Increase collagen.
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Palmitoyl tripeptide-5
a peptide that minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Stimulate collagen.
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Calcium hydroxymethionine
tested specifically on neck tissue, this ingredient improves sagging, thin skin. Fortifies and restructures.
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Hydrocortisone
a corticosteroid hormone used to relieve topical itching, irritation and discomfort. Anti-inflammatory.
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Asiaticoside
a novel ingredient that helps inhibit the enzymes that break down collagen while supporting skin regeneration.
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Hyaluronic acid, honey, phosopholipids and sphingolipids
this blend normalizes water absorption and repairs the lipid barrier of dry and irritated skin; it forms a hydrating film and provides a long-lasting moisturizing effect. Hydrating.
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BMX complex
a proprietary blend of tomato and barley that hydrates the lips.
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Shea butter
this ingredient softens and maintains moisture without greasiness.
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Tomato and barley extracts
Improves hydration and texture
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Zinc Oxide
provides broad spectrum UV protection by reflecting, scattering and absorbing UV rays.
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Silybin
an antioxidant from the milk thistle plant that protects the skin from UV damage.
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Caffeine
an antioxidant that protects the skin from UV damage.
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Octinoxate
absorbs and filters UV rays.

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