Ingredients
The ingredients we build routines around.
Six ingredients do most of the work in the routines our experts put together. Here is what each one actually does, who it suits, and what to watch out for — without the marketing.
Brightening antioxidant
Vitamin C
Brightens skin and reduces the look of dark spots.
Barrier-supporting multitasker
Niacinamide
Helps control oil production and soothes the look of inflammation.
Pore-clearing BHA
Salicylic Acid
Helps unclog pores and reduce the appearance of blackheads and whiteheads.
Tone-evening brightener
Kojic Acid
Helps lighten the look of pigmentation and even out skin tone.
Cell-turnover vitamin A
Retinol
Speeds up cell turnover and helps fade the look of dark spots.
Gentle brightener
Alpha Arbutin
Fades the look of hyperpigmentation gently.