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AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive
AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive
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WHAT IS IT?
Soothing & moisturizing essence
FEATURES
An intensive, fast-action liquid, refreshes and purifies acne skin *with alcohol derived from plants.
BEST FOR
Acne-prone skin, skin with blackheads and whiteheads
CHECKS
Free of sulfates, parabens
Who Is It For?
AdultsWhat Does It Help With?
Refreshes And Purifies Acne SkinBudget
AffordableHow To Use
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Product Description:
An intensive, fast-action liquid that refreshes and purifies acne skin. Cooling, Clearing care for troubled skin. with alcohol derived from plants
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Propolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine Salicylate, Zinc PCA, Polysorbate 20, Allantoin, Sodium Lactate, Water, Lactic Acid, Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Polysorbate 60
Key Ingredients
Propolis extract 60%, BHA 0.9%, AHA 1.5%, CentellAC-RX
Ingredients Details
Propolis Extract
Common Name(s): Bee propolis extract,bee glue extract
CAS Number: 85665-41-4
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides caffeic acid phenethyl ester (cape) antioxidant and anti-inflammatory alongside broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
Why It's Used: Bee resin with pharmaceutical-grade bioactivity โ propolis cape and flavonoid content provides antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activity that has been compared to nsaids in anti-inflammatory potency.
How It Works: Cape (caffeic acid phenethyl ester) inhibits nf-kb with potency comparable to pharmaceutical nsaids. very high flavonoid content (galangin, chrysin, kaempferol) provides antioxidant activity. broad-spectrum antimicrobial vs bacteria, fungi, viruses. wound healing via collagen synthesis stimulation.
Typically Found In: Anti-acne products,antimicrobial formulas,wound healing,antioxidant products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: No โ bee-derived
Halal Status: Conditional โ bee products are halal (fatwa varies by jurisdiction)
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Potential allergen for bee venom-sensitive individuals. propolis allergy is independent from bee venom allergy โ patch test recommended.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Propolis cape's nf-kb inhibition (ic50 ~1.8ฮผm โ comparable to aspirin's ic50 for cox inhibition) provides pharmaceutical-comparable anti-inflammatory potency from a bee resin compound. the same cape that provides hive antimicrobial protection for the colony provides potent topical anti-inflammatory activity when formulated into cosmetics.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sforcin & bankova propolis review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12