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BHA Exfoliating Serum S3 Pro with 3% Carnitine and 2% Salicylic Acid.
BHA Exfoliating Serum S3 Pro with 3% Carnitine and 2% Salicylic Acid.
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BHA Exfoliating Serum S3 Pro

with 3% Carnitine and 2% Salicylic Acid.

blackheads breakouts normal oil-control uneven-tone

Fastest Delivery: Sat, Apr 20. Free shipping on A$80 and free returns. Now also available online and in-store from Sephora.

Overview

  • S3 Pro contains 3% carnitine, 2% salicylic acid and glycolic acid to target acne, dead cells, wrinkles and fine lines and regulate sebum production while protecting against water loss.
  • Glycolic acid is a water-soluble alpha hydroxy acid that gently exfoliates the top layer of the skin, rendering it smoother and more luminous.
  • Carnitine, an amino acid derivative with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, enhances skin hydration and helps regulate sebum production.
  • Salicylic acid exfoliates and regenerates while green tea extract, an antioxidant rich in polyphenols, helps protect skin. Chamomile, aloe vera and vitamin E soothe and condition
  • Free of parabens, silicones, PEGs, SLS, SLES, and mineral oils. Vegan and cruelty-free. Made in the UK.
  • Facetheory products contain a high concentration of actives, so only a small amount is required per use
  • Use on its own or underneath your favourite moisturiser.
  • Do not use if under the age of 18 or if pregnant. Seek advice from your doctor.
+Actives
Recommended for

Most skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.

Active Ingredients
CARNITINE
An amino acid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, carnitine enhances skin hydration and helps control sebum production.
CHAMOMILE EXTRACT (CO2)
A potent antioxidant that soothes tired skin. Contains a range of flavenoids including quercetin and apigenin. Our chamomile is extracted by carbon dioxide for high concentration.
GLYCOLIC ACID
A highly water-soluble AHA that gently exfoliates the stratum corneum to reveal a more even-toned and luminous complexion.
GREEN TEA EXTRACT
Green tea contains a range of polyphenols, which have proven antioxidant effects in protecting skin. The extract we use is a super-pure grade, giving a high percentage of epigallocatechin.
SALICYLIC ACID
A beta hydroxy acid, salicylic acid helps regenerate skin cells and resurfaces your skin to leave it soft and bright.
VITAMIN E
A fat-soluble vitamin that hydrates your skin, leaving it feeling full and fresh. Facetheory vitamin E is derived from natural sources and contains alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherols to fight toxins and reduce UV damage.
+Directions
Apply a few drops to clean, damp skin, concentrating on blemishes, fine lines, dark spots and areas of hyperpigmentation. Follow with your moisturiser. This product contains an alpha/beta hydroxy acid that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards. Test on a small area first. After your first full application, wait a day or two before starting regular use. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Do not use simultaneously with retinol products until you have seen how your skin responds to AHA/BHA. Do not use this product if you are allergic to aspirin. Do not use if under the age of 18 or if pregnant. Seek advice from your doctor.
+Ingredients
aqua, butyloctyl salicylate, propanediol, glycolic acid, carnitine, polyglyceryl-6 stearate, salicylic acid, chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower extract, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, polyglyceryl-4 oleate, tocopherol, glycerin, cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, glyceryl caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 behenate, xanthan gum.
Our formulations are updated from time to time as part of our commitment to innovation. As such, the ingredient list shown here may vary from the box of the product depending on time and region of purchase.

This product is free from


Animal ingredients, benzalkonium chloride, benzophenones/benzophenone derivatives, bisphenol a (BPA), butoxyethanol, BHT, carbomer, coal tar dyes, -cones, ethanolamines (MEA/DEA/TEA), formaldehyde, hydroquinone, liquid petrolatum, methyl cellosolve, methylisothiazolinone, methylchloroisothiazolinone, mercury, mercury compounds, mineral oil, oxybenzone, parabens, paraffin oil, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, polyethylene glycol (PEGs), resorcinol, siloxanes, sodium nitrite, sulfates, thimerosal, triclosan, triclocarban.

+Data
ColourOff white
pH3-4
ContainerAmber glass bottle with dropper that protects actives from UV light.
Rheology / GlideThin and silky. Easily absorbed. Non sticky.
Odour Hints of green tea.
Alcohol-free
Cruelty-free
Vegan
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Sulphate / SLS free
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RETURNS
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