Dr. Wu Daily Renewal Essence With Mandelic Acid
Dr. Wu
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
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We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (4) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (2) Ingredient:
Brightening from (2) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
Dry skin
Oily Skin
Sensitive skin
Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 36 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
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Water (Solvent) |
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1
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Mandelic Acid (Antimicrobial, Exfoliant) |
Anti Aging
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1
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A
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Arginine (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
Good for dry skin
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2
4
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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1
2
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
Good for dry skin
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1
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Saccharide Isomerate (Humectant) |
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3
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A
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Chlorphenesin (Preservative, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide) |
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1
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A
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Methyl Gluceth 20 (Humectant, Moisturising) |
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1
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A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
Anti Aging
Brightening
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1
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A
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Panthenol (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
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1
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A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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1
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Bifida Ferment Lysate (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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Lactococcus Ferment Lysate (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Flavoring Agent) |
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1
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A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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2
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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Ammonium Glycyrrhizate (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent) |
Acne fighting
Brightening
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1
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Escin (Tonic) |
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1
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Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract (Skin Conditioning, Stabilising, Soothing, Tonic, Astringent, Refreshing) |
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1
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Saccharomyces/ Lysate (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming) |
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1
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B
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Centella Asiatica Extract (Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Cleansing, Soothing, Smoothing) |
Promotes Wound Healing
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1
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Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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Disodium Succinate (Masking, Surfactant, Fragrance) |
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1
4
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B
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Lactic Acid (Fragrance, Humectant, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent, Skin Conditioning, Exfoliant, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant) |
Anti Aging
Bad for sensitive skin
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1
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A
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Sclerotium Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising) |
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1
3
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A
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Sodium Benzoate (Masking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive) |
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1
2
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A
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Citric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
Anti Aging
Bad for sensitive skin
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1
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Sodium Chloride (Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent) |
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1
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A
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Sodium Citrate (Masking, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent, Chelating) |
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1
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A
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Acetic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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1
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A
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Glutamic Acid (Fragrance, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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1
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A
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Glycine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, pH adjusting agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous) |
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1
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A
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Threonine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
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1
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A
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Valine (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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