Josie Maran
Triple Hydroxy Resurfacing Liquid
Triple Hydroxy Resurfacing Liquid
Josie Maran
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WHAT IS IT?
Exfoliating liquid treatment with multiple acids and fruit enzymes
FEATURES
Improves look of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores; Reveals smooth, even-toned skin; Contains hydrating Argan leaf extract
BEST FOR
All skin types
CHECKS
Does not contain synthetic fragrance, phthalates, sulfates, gluten, parabens, formaldehyde
Who Is It For?
Adults Women And MenWhat Does It Help With?
Fine Lines Wrinkles Uneven Skin Tone Pore SizeBudget
Mid-rangeHow To Use
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What Josie Maran Says
Product Description:
Harness the power of fruit enzymes, AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs! This unique exfoliating blend improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles and minimizes the appearance of pores to reveal smooth, even-toned, radiant skin—while hydrating, nutrient-rich Argan leaf extract keeps everything cool, calm, and collected. Suitable for all skin types, this gentle yet power-packed formula works quickly to help accelerate skin's natural renewal cycle and deliver visible, dramatic results, all in a single sweep.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
AQUA, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Argania Spinosa Leaf Extract, Azelaic Acid, Citric Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Key Ingredients
Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Argania Spinosa Leaf Extract, Azelaic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
Ingredients Details
Argania Spinosa Leaf Extract
Common Name(s): Argania spinosa leaf extract,argania spinosa leaf extract,botanical extract,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection from polyphenol radical scavenging, anti-inflammatory activity from terpenoid nf-kb/cox pathway inhibition, and skin conditioning from the phytochemical secondary metabolite complex.
Why It's Used: Argania spinosa leaf extract is selected for the characteristic secondary metabolite signature of argania spinosa — whether polyphenols, terpenoids, alkaloids, or polysaccharides, the phytochemical profile provides antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, or skin conditioning benefits specific to this botanical species.
How It Works: Polyphenol catechol h-atom donation scavenges ros (rate constants 10⁶-10⁹ m⁻¹s⁻¹); terpenoids inhibit iκb kinase blocking nf-κb; flavonoids compete at cox-1/2; alkaloids modulate specific receptor targets for additional bioactivity.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – 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%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Conditional
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Standardise to marker compound for consistent bioactivity — field-grown material varies 3-10× in secondary metabolite content.
Last Verified: Cosing database,argania spinosa leaf extract botanical extract review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-22
Azelaic Acid
Common Name(s): Nonanedioic acid,lepargylic acid
CAS Number: 123-99-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Reduces acne, evens skin tone, calms rosacea, and reduces hyperpigmentation through multiple complementary mechanisms.
Why It's Used: Multi-action gold standard for hyperpigmentation, acne, rosacea, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (pih) – well-tolerated by all skin tones.
How It Works: Inhibits tyrosinase (melanin synthesis) and abnormal melanocyte proliferation. inhibits 5-alpha-reductase (sebum control). antimicrobial against p. acnes and malassezia. anti-inflammatory via nf-kb pathway inhibition.
Typically Found In: Brightening serums,anti-acne treatments,rosacea products,hyperpigmentation formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – dicarboxylic acid
Secondary Functions: Anti-acne,rosacea management,sebum control
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 5%–20% (otc 5–10%; prescription 15–20%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic or from wheat/rye
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Naturally from malassezia yeast on skin; produced by ozonolysis of oleic acid commercially.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 – low to moderate; initial tingling expected
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Initial tingling and stinging normalizes within 2–4 weeks of regular use.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution – transient tingling common during introduction
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent long-term safety. fda-approved for acne (benzaclin) and rosacea (finacea). ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: Multiple exfoliating acids simultaneously; high concentrations without spf
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Azelaic acid's combined tyrosinase inhibition + abnormal melanocyte selectivity (normalizes only overactive melanocytes, unlike hydroquinone) makes it uniquely safe for long-term use without bleaching normal-pigmented skin.
Last Verified: Cosing database,draelos azelaic acid review,fda drug approval database
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Citric Acid
Common Name(s): Lemon acid,2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
CAS Number: 77-92-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Adjusts ph to optimal ranges, chelates destabilizing metal ions, provides mild exfoliation at higher concentrations.
Why It's Used: Universal cosmetic ph adjuster and chelating agent. aha exfoliant activity is secondary.
How It Works: As ph adjuster, donates protons. as chelating agent, three carboxylic groups bind divalent metals (ca²⁺, mg²⁺, fe²⁺) preventing oxidative degradation.
Typically Found In: Nearly all cosmetic formulations,brightening products,exfoliants
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – alpha hydroxy acid (aha)
Secondary Functions: Chelating agent,ph adjustment,preservation enhancement
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic or fermentation-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Produced by fermentation of sugars by aspergillus niger. gras (e330). most abundant organic acid in citrus.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low at low concentrations; 2/5 at exfoliant concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Photosensitizing – mandatory spf use. start at low frequency.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution – spf required
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Safe at otc concentrations. eu: ≤10% leave-on at ph ≥3.5. mandatory spf advisory.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: Retinol in same step; multiple exfoliants simultaneously
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Three carboxylic acid groups provide multiple proton donation sites and stronger chelation than monocarboxylic ahas. this makes citric acid the preferred cosmetic chelating agent alongside edta.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glycolic Acid
Common Name(s): Hydroxyacetic acid,2-hydroxyacetic acid
CAS Number: 79-14-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides maximum aha efficacy from the smallest most penetrating alpha-hydroxy acid.
Why It's Used: The most potent aha — glycolic acid's smallest molecular size provides the deepest penetration and highest efficacy of any alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and anti-aging.
How It Works: Smallest aha (mw 76) provides deepest stratum corneum penetration. disrupts corneodesmosomes reducing cohesion. stimulates fibroblast collagen i and iii synthesis. efficacy is ph-dependent — free acid fraction determines activity.
Typically Found In: Chemical peels,body lotions,anti-aging serums,exfoliating toners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – primary aha
Secondary Functions: Brightening,collagen stimulation
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%–10% cosmetic; higher professional
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic or fermentation-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived or synthetic. ph must be ≤4.0 for aha activity.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 – low to moderate
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Photosensitizing – mandatory spf use. start at low frequency.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution – spf required
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics: max 10% leave-on, ph ≥3.5, mandatory sun protection advisory. professional peel concentrations regulated separately.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: Retinol in same step; multiple exfoliants simultaneously
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycolic acid's ph-dependent efficacy is critical: at ph 3.0 ~100% is in the free acid (membrane-permeable) form; at ph 3.5 ~70%; at ph 4.0 ~50%. the eu ph ≥3.5 requirement reduces free acid proportion, lowering efficacy but also reducing irritation — why professional peel concentrations at lower ph are far more active than equivalent cosmetic concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu aha guidelines,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12