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1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-One

Summary

Works for

  • Anti-aging
  • Exfoliation
  • Moisturizing
  • Evens skin tone

Irritancy risk

1
Low

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Exfoliation

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Moisturizing

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