Salicylic acid (1.25% - 2.50%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
Humectants (saccharomyces ferment filtrate 0.95% - 1.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.

In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance - strong fragrance.

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The product retails from 38.00$ up to 41.00$ in the United States and from 29.00£ up to 54.50£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-blemish

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Contributing to a healthy skin barrier, it features a refreshing, non-sticky, non-stinging and non-drying formula that helps to address post-blemish imperfections and uneven skin tone.Formulated with 2% beta hydroxy acid (BHA), this toner slowly delivers encapsulated salicylic acid to help minimise the appearance of blackheads, pores, oiliness and blemishes.

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

salicylic acid 1.25% - 2.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 1.2% - 1.8%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Evens skin tone

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Set contains Promotes visibly healthier and clearer skin in just seven days Helps to reduce oiliness Contributes to an improved look of the pores and uneven skin tone Works to support a healthy skin barrier Refreshing, non-sticky and non-greasy formula Suitable for all skin types, including congested and sensitive skin Key Benefits Promotes visibly healthier and clearer skin in just seven days Helps to reduce oiliness Contributes to an improved look of the pores and uneven skin tone Works to support a healthy skin barrier Refreshing, non-sticky and non-greasy formula Suitable for all skin types, including congested and sensitive skin UK200035615

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: salicylic acid, tranexamic acid

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

tranexamic acid 2.1% - 3.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally

salicylic acid 1.25% - 2.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Exfoliation

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This gentle skincare product also works to reduce oiliness, the look of enlarged pores and uneven skin tone.Formulated with encapsulated salicylic acid that is slowly delivered into the skin, this p H-balanced toner works to exfoliate and decongest the complexion to help minimise the look of imperfections.

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This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

salicylic acid 1.25% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Moisturizing

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Tranexamic acid works to leave the skin looking clearer, while aloe vera and sake extract soothe and hydrate.Featuring a non-sticky and non-greasy formula, Medik 8 Press and Clear provides both fast and long-lasting results.

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": saccharomyces ferment filtrate, butylene glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

saccharomyces ferment filtrate 0.95% - 1.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

tranexamic acid 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

butylene glycol 0.35% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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salicylic acid 1.25% - 2.5%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

tranexamic acid 2.1% - 3.1%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

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salicylic acid 1.25% - 2.5%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

pullulan 0.3% - 0.75%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

propanediol 5% - 7.5%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

glycereth-26 3.7% - 5.5%

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Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Salicylic acid, Tranexamic acid, Dimethyl isosorbide, Cyclodextrin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Lecithin, Oryza sativa lees extract, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Sclerotium gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Pullulan, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Buteth-3, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Tributyl citrate, Potassium sorbate, Silica, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid

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Key ingredients	salicylic acid pullulan +2 more	Common: salicylic acid Other: biosaccharide gum-1 glycerin +3 more	Common: salicylic acid pullulan +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract acetyl glucosamine +3 more	Common: salicylic acid tranexamic acid Other: lactobionic acid niacinamide	Common: salicylic acid Other: biosaccharide gum-1 glycerin +3 more	Common: salicylic acid salicylic acid Other: niacinamide glycerin	Common: salicylic acid pullulan Other: niacinamide panthenol +2 more	Common: salicylic acid salicylic acid Other: helianthus annuus seed oil	Common: salicylic acid salicylic acid Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +3 more	Common: salicylic acid Other: azelaic acid niacinamide +2 more	Common: salicylic acid Other: bakuchiol hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: salicylic acid Other: maltobionic acid sodium polyacrylate
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Potential Irritants	pullulan Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +5 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +1 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +14 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? bha Has skin benefit? +16 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +25 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +11 more

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