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If you've been in the skincare game awhile, you may recognize this essence. It used to be in a white bottle instead of the pretty lime green one. Abib renewed the formula, making it a tad different. The formula notably addresses fine lines & wrinkles, aging concerns, dehydration, pores, hyperpigmentation, oily & blemish prone skin types. You may be asking what makes this one different? The answer is the ingredients. It has some of the more recognizable ones like glycerin, Panthenol, sodium Hyaluronate, sugar cane, Carrageenan, & Houttuynia Cordata. But, it also was formulated with some not so popular ones, too. Abib uses Mentha Aquatica, or watermint, as a skin softener for its anti-inflammatory properties. Wintergreen leaf extract is used for a natural BHA. Plus, it calms and also softens. The one that truly stands out, though, is succinic acid. It is not a mainstream ingredient & it has benefits & properties similar to salicylic acid. However, there are some differences. While it isn't an exfoliant, it will help control sebum. There are antibacterial properties. It can help restore your skin's pH balance & reverse visible signs of aging. Crazy right? It was a clear, watery, gel-like consistency. I don't get much irritation from skincare products, but it was still very calming. There was no discernable scent. It wasn't sticky, tacky, or greasy. Plus, my skin just drank it up like I hadn't watered it in weeks. Also, there are no noticeable dry, dead skin cells. This time of year, I normally have them around my nose. 
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