Key Benefits Promotes a radiant appearance of the skin Gently and naturally exfoliate dead tissue that would otherwise occlude the complexion Primes skin for the optimal delivery of the nourishing and hydrating benefits from our Nutrient Face Serum, Dynamic Nourishing Face Cream, Intensive Replenishing Facial Moisturizer, or other treatment product

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

glycerin 0.55% - 1.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

panthenol 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

saccharum officinarum extract 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Skin Brilliance Priming Pads prepare the skin in a gentle, non-abrasive manner to receive maximal benefits from the subsequent application of skincare treatments and to promote a healthy and radiant–looking skin appearance.

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This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

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panthenol 3.6% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

saccharum officinarum extract 2.1% - 3.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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hamamelis virginiana water 5.4% - 8.1%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract 1.1% - 1.6%

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A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

hamamelis virginiana water 5.4% - 8.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

panthenol 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Panthenol, Vaccinium myrtillus seed extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Glycerin, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Key ingredients	panthenol glycerin +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: betaine pantolactone	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: glycolic acid	Common: panthenol saccharum officinarum extract +1 more Other: glycolic acid gluconolactone +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: betaine pantolactone	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: prunus armeniaca kernel oil simmondsia chinensis seed oil +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: bakuchiol glycolic acid +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +5 more Other: niacinamide retinol +31 more	Common: panthenol saccharum officinarum extract Other: magnesium aspartate sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: glycolic acid lactic acid +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: lactic acid camellia sinensis leaf extract	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: salicylic acid lactic acid +1 more
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Potential Irritants	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +3 more	hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +3 more	citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +24 more	cymbopogon martini oil Has skin benefit? lavandula hybrida oil Has skin benefit? +61 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	garcinia mangostana fruit extract Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +10 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? +12 more	cucumis sativus fruit water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	glycerin Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more	cucumis sativus fruit water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? juglans regia shell powder Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	glycol Has skin benefit? sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? +120 more	water Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more

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