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A lightweight watery essence that uses salicylic acid and capryloyl salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and refine texture. The formula penetrates quickly to target clarity and prep for subsequent steps without leaving any residue. This is a smart pick for managing midday shine, as the texture is essentially water and absorbs in seconds. It rewards those with oily or combination types, though the alcohol content suggests skipping this one if sensitivity is a concern.
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Can be drying when used as a solvent. Not to be confused with fatty alcohols (cetyl, cetearyl) which are moisturizing.
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