Ingredient - Gluconolactone (PHA)
If your skin looks dull or feels rough, or stronger exfoliating acids have not agreed with you, gluconolactone is for you. This exfoliating acid loosens dead cells and draws water in as it works, for smoother, brighter skin. It enters skin more slowly than glycolic or lactic acid, which makes it gentler. It is not designed to fade dark marks on its own.
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10% azelaic acid paired with PHAs for acne, congestion and post-breakout marks.
If your skin feels congested, textured, dull, uneven, and reactive all at once, Anfisa An-Dew is such an awesome serum because it helps with multiple concerns at the same time. I especially like it for clients dealing with combination acne, excess oil, and leftover PIE or PIH after breakouts. It gives the skin a fresh, smooth glow without irritation, and I also love that it’s pregnancy-safe.
Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician
Clearer, Calmer, More Even Skin
AN-DEW is a powerful yet gentle serum featuring 10% azelaic acid and polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) to reduce redness, refine texture, and even skin tone. It is designed to help with breakouts, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and skin sensitivity, making it a versatile solution for clearer, healthier-looking skin. It also helps with congestion and excess oil, and it is pregnancy-safe.
Dual-Action Formula for Results Without Irritation
Azelaic acid calms inflammation and fades discoloration, while PHAs provide mild, gentle exfoliation. This combination helps unclog pores, smooth roughness, and support cell renewal, all while maintaining a strong skin barrier. Hexylresorcinol adds brightening and antioxidant support, and gluconolactone, a PHA, hydrates as it exfoliates, which suits sensitive or reactive skin.
Ideal for Sensitive and Acne-Prone Skin
AN-DEW is formulated to be well-tolerated by reactive or acne-prone skin types. It delivers visible results while keeping skin comfortable, making it a great daily serum for long-term skin health. Massage it over a clean, dry face, neck, and décolleté once daily, building to twice daily as your skin is ready.
Minimalist Skincare That Works
With a short, targeted ingredient list free of unnecessary fillers, AN-DEW focuses on what truly matters: improving clarity, soothing redness, and restoring a more balanced, radiant complexion for consistent, long-lasting skin health. For even better results, follow it with AN-BALM to seal everything in. It suits combination skin dealing with breakouts, excess oil, and lingering post-acne marks.
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Mandelic acid with enzymes exfoliates during every cleanse, targeting acne and discoloration together.
Hale & Hush Clarify Wash works really well for clients who are acne-prone but also reactive or easily irritated. For oilier or more congested skin, I often recommend using it as a dry cleanse on areas with congestion or texture by applying it onto dry skin first and massaging it in for 20–30 seconds before adding water and spreading the cleanser around. This gives the acids more time to focus on those areas before being diluted with water.
Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician
Deep Cleans Pores and Controls Excess Oil
Oily and acne-prone skin benefits from a cleanser that removes not just surface dirt and makeup but the excess sebum and debris inside pores. Clarify Wash does this with mandelic acid, which penetrates the pore lining to loosen trapped oil and dead skin cells, and gentle surfactants that lift them away without over-stripping. With twice-daily use, breakouts become less frequent.
Exfoliates and Smooths Texture With Every Wash
Clarify Wash exfoliates while it cleanses, using mandelic acid, gluconolactone, lactic acid, and fruit enzymes to dissolve the buildup of dead cells behind rough texture, dullness, and an uneven surface. Skin is gently resurfaced every time you cleanse, producing a visible improvement in smoothness and clarity that builds consistently over time without the need for a separate exfoliant.
Brightens Tone and Fades Discoloration
For oily and acne-prone skin, discoloration is often the most persistent concern, since breakouts can leave marks behind. Clarify Wash helps interrupt this cycle at the cleansing step, delivering mandelic acid and stable vitamin C that work together to fade existing marks and help prevent new ones. With regular use, skin becomes progressively brighter and more even.
Active But Gentle on the Skin Barrier
Although it contains multiple exfoliating actives, Clarify Wash is formulated to leave the barrier intact. Gluconolactone, a polyhydroxy acid known for its barrier-reinforcing properties, balances the exfoliation by binding moisture and supporting the skin's protective function, while sodium hyaluronate and glycerin add hydration. The result is a thorough, active cleanse that leaves skin comfortable enough for twice-daily use.
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Formulated for fungal acne, with salicylic acid to clear pores.
If your skin gets oily, congested, or textured easily but also reacts to acne products, it can feel really frustrating trying to find the right balance. Which is why I recommend Hale & Hush Clear Future Toner for reactive acne-prone skin. It helps with oil and congestion without irritating reactive skin or disrupting the skin barrier.
Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician
Clears Pores, Controls Oil, and Targets Fungal Acne
Hale and Hush Clear Future Toner is built for oily, congested, and breakout-prone skin that needs effective pore clearing without aggressive stripping. Salicylic acid penetrates the pore lining while probiotics and a mushroom extract support microbiome balance and barrier health. It is the only Hale and Hush toner formulated specifically for acne and fungal breakouts.
Clears Congested Pores and Reduces Breakouts
Acne starts inside the pore. Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, which means it can penetrate the pore lining and dissolve the oil and debris that cause congestion, blackheads, and breakouts at the source. With consistent daily use, pores stay cleaner, congestion builds up less quickly, and breakouts become less frequent. Skin looks visibly clearer and more refined over time.
Also Works on Fungal Acne
If your breakouts are small, clustered, and stubbornly persistent despite using standard acne products, fungal acne may be the cause. Unlike most acne toners that focus only on bacteria, Clear Future Toner contains mushroom extract and antifungal actives that target yeast overgrowth, alongside a probiotic blend that restores microbiome balance and creates an environment less hospitable to recurring fungal breakouts.
Calms Inflammation and Soothes Reactive Skin
Acne-prone skin that is also sensitive or reactive needs more than just clearing actives. Clear Future Toner contains a neuropeptide that reduces inflammation and calms the skin's reactive response, alongside cucumber extract, mallow extract, and probiotic cultures that support recovery and barrier health. Skin that is both congested and reactive can use this toner without the flaring and irritation that harsher acne toners commonly cause.
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Salicylic acid with two PHAs in a leave-on liquid that clears pores and smooths texture.
If you're struggling with dullness, texture, or stubborn pores, the Glass Skin Liquid Exfoliant is such a game-changer. It gently exfoliates with a mix of BHAs and PHAs, calms redness, and leaves skin smooth and glowy, without irritation. My clients love how soft and radiant their skin looks after even a few uses.
Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician
Reveal Smoother, Glowier Skin. Fast.
Glass Skin Liquid Exfoliant is a leave-on liquid for skin that looks dull, feels rough or tends to congest. Salicylic acid clears inside the pores while two polyhydroxy acids smooth the surface, which helps refine texture, soften the look of pores and bring back glow. After cleansing, press it onto your face, neck and chest with a cotton round, and do not rinse.
Multi-Acid Blend Targets Texture and Tone
Salicylic acid is attracted to oil, which lets it travel inside the pore to break up the mix of oil and dead skin that forms congestion and breakouts. Gluconolactone and lactobionic acid, both polyhydroxy acids, have larger molecules that work more slowly at the surface, loosening dead cells for smoother, brighter-looking skin while also drawing water into it.
Calms as It Clarifies
Alongside the acids, the formula carries ingredients that help keep skin calm. Magnolia bark extract and rose flower water soothe redness, honey and glycerin hold water in your skin, and niacinamide supports your barrier while it helps calm redness. Start three times a week, and add a session at a time while your skin stays calm and comfortable.
Supports Clarity, Tone and Firmness
Niacinamide helps regulate oil, refine the look of pores and even out tone with consistent use. Carnosine is an antioxidant peptide that helps protect the collagen in your skin from glycation, the process that makes it stiffer and more yellow over time. A yeast ferment filtrate adds hydration and helps skin look smoother. The formula is alcohol-free, oil-free and silicone-free.
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Mandelic acid for both face and body, gentle enough for daily use, especially on sensitive skin.
I recommend Mandelic Face & Body Wash to clients working on breakouts, post-breakout dark marks, texture and early signs of aging. I use it on my body after workouts and on hot summer days, because dead skin cells mix with oil and sweat and clog the pores, which is how body breakouts start. If you already use other exfoliating acids, count this cleanser as one of them, because your skin feels the total amount across your routine.
Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician
A Deep Clean That Goes Beyond the Surface
Face Reality Mandelic Face and Body Wash is a multi-tasking cleanser formulated to tackle breakouts, rough texture, and discoloration on both the face and body. It is ideal for those dealing with acne or folliculitis in hard-to-reach areas like the back, chest, or shoulders. It is fragrance-free, vegan, and pregnancy safe.
Powered by Mandelic Acid
This wash uses mandelic acid, a gentle alpha hydroxy acid that helps exfoliate dead skin, fade discoloration, and keep pores clear. Because it is oil-soluble, it can also target excess oil and buildup inside the pores, making it effective for both face and body. Gluconolactone adds mild exfoliation while hydrating the skin.
Gentle Enough for Regular Use
While active and effective, Mandelic Face and Body Wash is gentle enough to use daily on most skin types. It is especially well-suited for those who cannot tolerate stronger acids or are looking for a more even, smooth complexion over time. Grape seed extract provides free-radical protection and helps soothe inflammation.
Boosts Any Acne Routine
This cleanser is an excellent option for acne-prone skin that wants more than just surface cleansing. It reduces buildup and refines texture while brightening and supporting a clearer, more balanced complexion with consistent daily or weekly use. Massage it into damp skin, rinse with tepid water, and use it after workouts or on hot summer days.
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Made for oily or combination skin that is dehydrated from acne actives, with hydration rather than exfoliation.
If you are experiencing dryness or dry acne you need Face Reality Moisture Balance Toner to help balance your skin's hydration. Always remember that dryness causes inflammation and inflammation can cause acne and speed up aging.
Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician
Hydrate, Balance, and Refresh in One Step
Face Reality Moisture Balance Toner is a gentle, alcohol-free toner that restores hydration while removing residual impurities after cleansing. It preps the skin for serums and actives by balancing the skin's pH and thoroughly replenishing lost moisture. Sweep it on with a cotton pad or clean fingertips after cleansing and before serums.
Designed for Dehydrated, Acne-Prone Skin
This toner is ideal for oily or combination skin experiencing dehydration from acne products. It supports hydration without heaviness, helping to calm irritation and keep the skin barrier strong, especially during active clearing routines. Sodium PCA, one of the skin's own natural moisturizing factors, attracts and holds moisture without feeling greasy or heavy.
Lightweight and Non-Comedogenic
Moisture Balance Toner glides on weightlessly and absorbs quickly, making it perfect for layering under actives or SPF. It contains hydrating humectants and soothing botanicals that will not clog pores or disrupt acne-prone skin. Witch hazel helps tone and clarify while soothing the skin, and the formula is fragrance-free, vegan, and pregnancy safe.
A Smart Addition to Any Routine
Adding this toner to your skincare lineup enhances the effectiveness of your other products by improving absorption and keeping your skin comfortably hydrated without adding oil or shine. Use it day and night for balanced, refreshed skin. Gluconolactone provides mild exfoliation while also hydrating and strengthening the skin barrier, a good fit for sensitive skin.
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Calms your skin while it cleanses, with three plant oils to keep it soft.
If your skin is naturally reactive and you want your cleanser to help with calming and soothing the skin instead of just cleansing, I recommend Hale & Hush Quiet Wash. I especially recommend it for rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and post-treatment skin. I recommend using it on already damp skin because the updated richer gel texture spreads beautifully.
Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician
A Cleanser Made for Sensitive, Reactive Skin
Hale and Hush Quiet Wash is formulated for sensitive, reactive, rosacea-prone, and barrier-compromised skin. It cleanses thoroughly without stripping, tightening, or triggering redness and discomfort. The updated formula adds three nourishing plant oils to the established calming botanical base, making it more hydrating while keeping what made the original a sensitive skin staple.
Reduces Redness Every Time You Wash
Quiet Wash is designed to calm the skin while it cleanses. Its botanical complex helps reduce the reactive response behind flushing, redness, and post-cleanse discomfort, which means the cleanse itself becomes a calming step. With consistent twice-daily use, skin becomes progressively less reactive at the cleansing step, setting a calmer foundation for everything applied afterward.
Cleanses Without Stripping the Barrier
Sensitive and compromised skin does best with cleansing that respects the barrier. Quiet Wash uses glucoside-based surfactants that lift impurities without disrupting the skin's natural moisture balance, alongside gluconolactone and glycerin that maintain hydration throughout the cleanse. Skin feels genuinely clean, soft, and comfortable afterward, without feeling tight.
Nourishes the Barrier With Plant Oils
The biggest change in the updated formula is the addition of avocado, argan, and marula oils to the existing base. These oils blend into the gel texture to replenish the natural fats the barrier needs to stay protective, leaving skin noticeably softer and less tight. For dry or very sensitive skin, Quiet Wash is now a more nourishing daily option.
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8% mandelic acid with vitamin C and PHA, gentle enough for daily use on sensitive skin.
If your skin is reactive and also dealing with congestion, texture, breakouts, or post-acne marks, Hale & Hush Rare Mandelic Serum helps improve all of those concerns without irritation. I recommend it for clients who feel like most acne or exfoliating products are too harsh for their skin, and it also works well across all skin tones.
Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician
Exfoliates, Brightens, and Clears Without Irritation
Hale and Hush Rare Mandelic Serum is an exfoliating corrective serum for texture, tone, and breakouts, formulated for daily use on sensitive and reactive skin. It combines 8% mandelic acid with stable vitamin C, a polyhydroxy acid, Swiss Stone Pine extract, and a fruit enzyme complex to resurface, brighten, and calm skin at the same time.
Why Mandelic Acid Is Gentler Than Other AHAs
Not all alpha hydroxy acids behave the same way. Glycolic acid has the smallest molecule of any AHA, which lets it travel quickly and deeply, and some people with reactive skin find that causes stinging. Mandelic acid has a larger molecule that penetrates more slowly and evenly, which makes it gentler than glycolic acid. It suits sensitive skin, all skin tones, and acid beginners.
Resurfaces Texture and Unclogs Pores
Dead skin cells accumulate on the surface over time, creating rough texture, dullness, and congestion. Mandelic acid dissolves the bonds that hold these cells in place, clearing the surface and the pore lining at the same time. With consistent use, skin becomes progressively smoother, pores look clearer and more refined, and dullness fades over the first few weeks.
Fades Dark Spots and Post-Acne Marks
Post-acne marks and uneven tone can linger well after a breakout has healed. Rare Mandelic Serum addresses discoloration from two directions. Mandelic acid speeds up cell turnover, bringing more evenly pigmented skin to the surface, while a stable form of vitamin C inhibits the excess melanin production behind dark spots. Together they help fade existing marks over several weeks.
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Non-abrasive jojoba beads with probiotics, made for sensitive skin.
For clients with sensitive skin who feel like they can’t exfoliate because every scrub irritates them, Hale & Hush Refine Polish is usually the one I recommend. I especially like it for sensitive skin with non-inflamed acne, clogged pores, and texture because it helps physically loosen buildup without feeling overly harsh or scratchy. I also love that the formula supports the barrier while exfoliating, which is something most physical exfoliants do not do.
Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician
Exfoliant That Works for Sensitive Skin
Hale and Hush Refine Polish is a gentle weekly polish built around the needs of sensitive, reactive, and easily irritated skin. Most exfoliants cause more problems than they solve for this skin type. Refine Polish was formulated to change that, combining non-abrasive jojoba beads with barrier-repairing peptides, probiotic actives, and soothing botanicals that leave skin smoother and calmer rather than red and compromised.
Polishes Skin Without Disrupting the Barrier
Sensitive skin does not have to avoid exfoliation entirely. It just needs the right approach. Refine Polish uses perfectly spherical jojoba beads that glide across the surface rather than scratching it, lifting dead cells without causing the micro-tears that make sensitive skin react. The formula cleanses and polishes at the same time, so skin is left smooth and comfortable rather than aggravated.
Calms Irritation and Brightens Complexion
Redness and uneven tone in sensitive skin are not just cosmetic concerns. They are signs of ongoing low-grade inflammation that most products aggravate rather than address. Refine Polish contains a clinically studied alpine botanical that works specifically to calm skin hypersensitivity, reduce visible redness, and even out color irregularities caused by inflammation. Skin looks noticeably calmer and more even with regular weekly use.
Repairs and Strengthens the Skin Barrier
Most exfoliants weaken the skin barrier with repeated use. Refine Polish does the opposite. While the jojoba beads clear the surface, peptides and probiotic-derived actives are working to restore the skin's microbiome balance, reinforce its natural defenses, and rebuild the barrier's ability to retain moisture. Skin that was once easily irritated becomes more stable and resilient over time.
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Encapsulated exosome-retinal, five exfoliating acids and an antimicrobial peptide in one leave-on pad.
If you have multiple concerns going on at once, like pigmentation, aging, texture, clogged pores, or mild acne, Hydrinity RetaXome Retinal Boost Treatment Pads have a little bit of everything and I think that makes them great for anyone at any age. Just don't overdo it. If you want vitamin A in your routine but don't want to commit to a daily or weekly retinoid or a larger routine, this is a perfect way to get it every three days without any additional steps. It's also great for travel when your skin starts acting out, and especially if you're not getting professional treatments monthly. It gives your routine that extra kick it needs to keep moving in the right direction.
Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician
Retinal and Five-Acid Pads With Exosome Delivery
Hydrinity RetaXome Retinal Boost Treatment Pads are a next-generation at-home peel treatment combining a 5-acid exfoliation system with encapsulated biomimetic exosome-retinal technology. They resurface, renew, brighten, and support healthier-looking skin while targeting texture, fine lines, congestion, and uneven tone in a single leave-on treatment used every three days. No rinsing required.
Retinal Delivered Deeper With Exosome Technology
Retinal is one step closer to retinoic acid than retinol, which means it can work at a lower concentration, and some people find it gentler on their skin. RetaXome Technology encapsulates the retinal inside a biomimetic exosome system that enhances its delivery and stability. Rather than relying on passive absorption, this technology actively supports penetration for more consistent renewal with every application.
Five-Acid Blend Resurfaces and Brightens at Every Use
RetaXome Pads combine five acids in one step. Glycolic, lactic, mandelic, salicylic, and gluconolactone each address a different aspect of skin renewal, from surface brightness and texture to pore clearing and barrier support. Used together every three days, they deliver progressive improvement across multiple concerns without needing a separate exfoliant for each.
Clears Congestion and Targets Breakout-Related Bacteria
Acne-prone skin benefits from exfoliation that works both at the surface and inside the pore lining. The salicylic acid in the 5-acid blend penetrates oil-filled pores to dissolve the congestion behind blackheads and breakouts, while Oligopeptide-10, a targeted antimicrobial peptide, addresses the bacteria associated with inflammatory acne. Together they suit skin managing both active congestion and aging concerns.
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A lightweight essence for calming redness and inflammation, used before your active serums.
Hale & Hush Soothe Essence Serum works really well when the skin barrier feels overstimulated from weather, treatments, over-exfoliation, or too many active or non-active products at once. It helps reduce that constant feeling of irritation and sensitivity while keeping the skin hydrated and balanced. I often recommend using this as the only serum in the routine for 2–4 weeks when the barrier is compromised to allow the skin time to rebuild, because layering too many serums onto reactive skin can sometimes slow recovery instead of helping it.
Laziza SFounder & Head Esthetician
Calming Serum That Soothes, Hydrates, and Repairs
Hale and Hush Soothe Essence Serum is a lightweight calming serum formulated for reactive, sensitized, and rosacea-prone skin. It reduces redness, restores hydration, and supports barrier repair in a fragrance-free, essence-like texture that absorbs immediately without heaviness. Pregnancy safe, oncology safe, acne safe, and appropriate for all skin types. Suitable for use morning and evening as the first serum step.
Calms Redness and Quiets Reactive Skin
Reactive skin that flushes from weather changes, stress, or new products needs a serum that actively interrupts the inflammatory cycle rather than simply avoiding irritants. Soothe Essence contains botanical actives that reduce the skin's reactive response and visibly calm redness on contact. With consistent daily use, skin becomes progressively more settled and less likely to flare in response to everyday triggers.
Rebuilds the Barrier and Locks in Moisture
A compromised barrier loses moisture faster than it can be replaced, which is why reactive and sensitized skin often feels persistently tight and dry despite regular moisturizer use. Soothe Essence replenishes barrier lipids and delivers two moisture-binding actives that draw hydration into the skin and hold it there throughout the day, improving overall comfort and resilience with consistent use.
Protects Against the Stress That Triggers Reactivity
Environmental stress from UV exposure, pollution, and temperature changes is one of the most common triggers for reactive and sensitized skin. Soothe Essence provides antioxidant protection alongside its calming and barrier-repair actives, helping to neutralize the oxidative damage that contributes to ongoing inflammation. Used twice daily, it builds a cumulative layer of defense that makes skin progressively less reactive over time.
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4.9 4.9 out of 5.0 starsFrom $125.00ÂN-DEW 4.9 4.9 out of 5.0 stars
From $125.0010% azelaic acid paired with PHAs for acne, congestion and post-breakout marks.
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From $26.00Clarify Wash
From $26.00Mandelic acid with enzymes exfoliates during every cleanse, targeting acne and discoloration together.
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$34.00Clear Future Toner
$34.00Formulated for fungal acne, with salicylic acid to clear pores.
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5.0 5.0 out of 5.0 starsFrom $30.00Glass Skin Liquid Exfoliant 5.0 5.0 out of 5.0 stars
From $30.00Salicylic acid with two PHAs in a leave-on liquid that clears pores and smooths texture.
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4.9 4.9 out of 5.0 stars$37.00Mandelic Face & Body Wash 4.9 4.9 out of 5.0 stars
$37.00Mandelic acid for both face and body, gentle enough for daily use, especially on sensitive skin.
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4.9 4.9 out of 5.0 starsFrom $14.00Moisture Balance Toner 4.9 4.9 out of 5.0 stars
From $14.00Made for oily or combination skin that is dehydrated from acne actives, with hydration rather than exfoliation.
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From $26.00Quiet Wash
From $26.00Calms your skin while it cleanses, with three plant oils to keep it soft.
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$52.00Rare Mandelic Serum
$52.008% mandelic acid with vitamin C and PHA, gentle enough for daily use on sensitive skin.
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$32.00Refine Polish
$32.00Non-abrasive jojoba beads with probiotics, made for sensitive skin.
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$90.00RetaXome Retinal Boost Treatment Pads
$90.00Encapsulated exosome-retinal, five exfoliating acids and an antimicrobial peptide in one leave-on pad.
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$52.00Soothe Essence Serum
$52.00A lightweight essence for calming redness and inflammation, used before your active serums.











