![]() If a stronger AHA is wanted look towards Lactic acid which is below in the next dupe.ĭupe #2: Farmacy Beauty Honey Drop lightweight moisturizer ($45) + The Ordinary 10% Lactic Acid + HA ($6.80) Mandalaic acid is going to be one of the more gentle AHAs. Obviously, this has a high concentration of honey (70%) and the portulaca oleracea extract acts as a natural antioxidant. Propanediol, Aqua (Water), Mandelic Acid, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol. The Ordinary 10% Mandalaic Acid + HA Ingredients: Propolis Extract, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Edta, Carbomer, Arginine SkinFood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essense Ingredients: The AHAs are laboratory-made and I’d be willing to bet Guerlain and The Ordinary are purchasing these from the same supplier.ĭupe #1: SkinFood’s Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion ($39)+ The Ordinary 10% Mandalaic Acid Plus Hyaluronic Acid ($6.80) ![]() The extract purity is going to be the difference maker in this product. Persian silk tree and Ophiopogon japonicus root extract aren’t the most common in skincare right now and a budget option is going to be difficult due to the high cost of the extract but the rest are fairly common and found widely in both luxury and budget brands. For the repair serum the main ingredients are honey (moistuizes and softens the skin, aids in repair), rosemary leaf extract (mild skin protectant and very mild moisturizing properties), alibizia julibrissin bark extract (persian silk tree: promotes collagen and elastin production), ophiopogon japonicus root extract (humectant: drives moisturizer to skin), and mallow root extract (skin softener great for dry skin persons, ceramide precursors to repair the skin barrier, in general its a wonder extract). Glycolic acid, citric acid, and lactic acids are very common AHAs in skincare. The Renew formulation utilizes AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) to ‘gently’ peel (read as exfoliate) the topmost layer of skin. This is a biphasic (2-phase) serum made up of a Renew and a Repair formulation. ![]() ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT.So first lets check out the ingredients list for this. For an overview of the effects of honey in skincare check out my last post: Honey in Skincare So 70% off the original $215 price tag gives me $150.50 to work with. Like most people I simply don’t have the budget to be able to drop that kind of cash on a serum when I still have the rest of my skincare routine to consider. But at $215 my credit card wouldn’t exactly enjoy that. I’ve read reviews and those with dry and dehydrated skin have said the addition of this has helped. I’ve actually really wanted to get my hands on this particular product. If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.Back with another dupe alert. While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF. In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin. ![]() It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product. ![]() This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.Ĭoncentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. ![]()
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