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Benzoyl Peroxide

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

Retinoid: Tretinoin, Adapalene

Azelaic Acid

Zinc

Green tea

Honey

Tea Tree Oil

Madecassoside / Centella Asia Extract

Houttuynia cordata


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Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) ▹

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane (LOVE)


Pestle & Mortar Superstar (LOVE)



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Please note that I'm not a doctor or qualified cosmetic chemist. I do my best to quote credible sources, but medical research is complex and I can't guarantee the information on this channel is error-free. So feel free to do your own research according to your skin & health concern. I always welcome feedback to correct any misleading information. So please take this as entertainment and not as medical information.

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