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Resurfacing Retinol Serum
High pore-clogging risk for acne-prone skin. Popular post-acne mark serum with encapsulated Retinol, Niacinamide, and Licorice Root. However, contains Isopropyl Myristate (5/5 comedogenic rating) and Polysorbate 20 which triggers Malassezia fungal acne.
Pore-clogging risk5/5
Fungal acne2 triggers
Key ingredientsniacinamide, ceramides
Why it was flagged
Isopropyl Myristate · pore-cloggerPolysorbate 20 · fungal trigger
Safer replacements
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Each replacement won’t clog pores, is safe for fungal acne, and fits the same step in your routine as Resurfacing Retinol Serum.
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