arbonne Genius Nightly Resurfacing Pads & Solution

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Dimethicone
2. Sd Alcohol 40-B *
3. Trisiloxane
4. Diisopropyl Sebacate
5. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
6. Bakuchiol
7. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
8. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
9. Medicago Sativa Extract
10. Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
11. Bisabolol
12. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
13. Dimethyl Isosorbide
14. Mandelic Acid
15. Azelaic Acid
16. Hexylresorcinol
17. Ethyl Linoleate
18. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
19. Niacinamide
20. Aqua/Water/Eau
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Cyclotetrasiloxane
24. T-Butyl Alcohol
25. Denatonium Benzoate
26. Farnesol
27. Geraniol
28. Limonene
29. Linalool

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeTrisiloxane

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Diisopropyl Sebacate

SKIN CONDITIONING

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

ANTIMICROBIAL

Bakuchiol

ASTRINGENT

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil

FRAGRANCE

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

TONIC

Medicago Sativa Extract

Other ingredients

Sd Alcohol 40-B *Cichorium Intybus Root ExtractBisabololHydroxypinacolone RetinoateDimethyl IsosorbideMandelic AcidAzelaic AcidHexylresorcinolEthyl LinoleateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideNiacinamideAqua/Water/EauPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinCyclotetrasiloxaneT-Butyl AlcoholDenatonium BenzoateFarnesolGeraniolLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Sd Alcohol 40-B *

Not decoded yet

Trisiloxane

Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Low-viscosity, high-flash-point ester; excellent spreadability, non-greasy feel

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol; antioxidant and conditioning. Often an A-alternative, prone to oxidation and color shift, needs stabilization.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil

Essential oil for fragrance and astringency; contains allergens like linalool, limited by III/350

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Medicago Sativa Extract

Alfalfa extract, tonic; flavonoids present, light-sensitive stability.

Cichorium Intybus Root Extract

Chicory root extract with fragrance and skin-conditioning roles; plant-derived, confirm extraction process.

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Water-soluble retinoate ester; gentler metabolism booster than retinol, stable, suitable for sensitive users at low levels

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use

Mandelic Acid

Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs

Azelaic Acid

Acne and pigment agent; 15-20% can be irritating, needs controlled release or lower doses.

Hexylresorcinol

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical range 0.1-1.5%, potential irritation at high levels, control pH.

Ethyl Linoleate

Fatty acid ester emollient for dryness; prone to oxidation, requires light protection.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Cyclotetrasiloxane

Volatile silicone providing slip; D4 is restricted in EU rinse-off products and requires labeling for leave-on use.

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

Denatonium Benzoate

Industrial denaturant to alter scent and prevent ingestion; not intended for cosmetic use, verify source compliance.

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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