Description
Geek & Gorgeous Cheer Up is a lightweight, fast-absorbing liquid exfoliant with 5% Mandelic Acid + 1% BHA, designed to gently yet effectively treat combination skin. The Mandelic and Salicylic Acid duo exfoliates both the surface of the skin and inside the pores, is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
pH 3.2-3.6 | 5% Mandelic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid
The acid duo is accompanied by Sarcosine, an amino acid derivative that further helps tighten enlarged pores and balance sebum production. With regular use, Cheer Up combats many of the typical problems of combination skin, including enlarged pores, excess sebum production, blackheads, acne, and post-acne marks.
Cheer Up is non-irritating and non-drying, and is the best friend for combination and/or problematic skin.
Targets
Enlarged pores, oiliness, acne, and post-acne marks
Suitable for:
Skin type: Combination, oily skin, suitable for sensitive skin
Texture: Watery, weightless liquid, like a toner
Who it's for: Almost everyone, but highly recommended for combination skin experiencing acne, blackheads, excessive sebum production, and enlarged pores. It's also gentle enough to be used on sensitive, redness-prone skin.
Features: Cruelty-free | Vegan | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free | Malassezia-safe | Pregnancy-safe
Ingredients
Key ingredients:
Mandelic Acid (5%): An AHA derived from bitter almond known for its gentleness and antibacterial properties. It not only exfoliates the surface of the skin but also helps fight acne (especially good for pustules, but also helps with inflammatory nodules) as well as post-acne marks.
Salicylic Acid (BHA - 1%): A well-known lipid-soluble acid that is the gold standard in treating blackheads and enlarged pores. It works within the pores to clear dead cells that clog them.
Sarcosine: An amino acid-derived ingredient that helps normalize sebum production (not by drying the skin, it's a so-called 5α-reductase inhibitor), tightens enlarged pores, and smooths the skin's surface.
Xylitylglucoside + Anhydroxylitol + Xylitol: A trio of sugar-based humectants that increase the skin's water-binding capacity and strengthen the skin barrier.
How to Use
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