The A-Z Of Skincare Ingredients & The Products You Actually Need

Do you ever find yourself staring at your bathroom cabinet full of skincare and wonder to yourself... What do all of these ingredients actually do?! Well grab your notepad and pen because class is officially in session and in today's Monthly Masterclass, your resident skincare professors Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren are stripping away the confusing jargon and taking us back to school with the ultimate A to Z of skincare ingredients.

From heavy hitters like Retinoids and vitamin C to trending overachievers like Azelaic Acid, Ceramides and PDRN, Leigh and Kelly break down what 12 of the most common ingredients actually do for your skin, and how to mix them without wrecking your skin barrier.

Plus, they're busting 10 of the biggest skincare myths floating around the schoolyard.

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PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

AZELAIC ACID:

Paula’s Choice Azelaic Acid 10% Booster $64

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% $19.40

Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum $40

AHA & BHA:

Medik8 Press & Clear Exfoliating Toner 150ml, $71