08/20/2025
Bookmark this, babe✨the ingredient cheat sheet you actually need
Save and match your concern to the right actives:
Dark spots: tranexamic acid, alpha arbutin, kojic acid, hexylresorcinol
→ Clinic faves: Hydrinity VIVID, SkinBetter Even Tone
Breakouts: salicylic acid, mandelic acid, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid
→ Think: GlyMed Idyllic Cleanser (3% mandelic) + smart spot care
Exfoliating: salicylic, glycolic, mandelic, retinoids
→ Rotate acids 1–3x/week; build up to your retinoid at night
Brightening: azelaic acid, niacinamide, vitamin C, licorice root
→ Daily antioxidant = daily glow (and yes, SPF is non-negotiable)
Firming: peptides, growth factors, retinoids, vitamin C
→ Power move: microneedling + growth factors in clinic, peptides at home
Dehydrated skin: ceramides, squalane/squalene, peptides, hyaluronic acid
→ Layer HA on damp skin, seal with ceramides = plush
Comment your top concern or DM INGREDIENTS and I’ll build you a mini routine. 🩵