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Calm Down Exfoliant.

Geek & Gorgeous Calm Down Exfoliant
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About this product

A gentle exfoliating mask combining polyhydroxy acid and salicylic acid, designed to remove dead skin, unclog pores, and calm irritation.

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Oily skinAcne-prone skin
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The Guru Index verdict

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What the gurus are saying

The gurus who reviewed it praise the formula itself, especially for those using retinoids: the low-dose polyhydroxy acid paired with salicylic acid is gentle enough for sensitive skin while still clearing pores and debris effectively. One expert notes the jar lasts months, making it budget-friendly despite its initial price. However, another found it pricey relative to gentler single-acid options from other brands, and suggests those watching costs may want to compare it to more affordable alternatives before committing.
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"My favorite is the Geek & Gorgeous Calm Down Exfoliant. This is stunning. You get a lot of product in this. So one will last me like six months and it's super budget and affordable. I really like this because it uses a low dose polyhydroxy acid which is super gentle alongside just a touch of salicylic acid too. That salicylic acid is great because it's going to go into the pores, flush out the dirt, the debris, blackheads, sebaceous filaments which people can experience a buildup of, particularly in the early stages of their retinoid use. This is like a dream formula that I recommend to everybody. And I think it's a great gentle but hyper effective option to use alongside your retinoids."
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"My favorite is the Geek & Gorgeous Calm Down Exfoliant. This is stunning. You get a lot of product in this. So one will last me like six months and it's super budget and affordable. I really like this because it uses a low dose polyhydroxy acid which is super gentle alongside just a touch of salicylic acid too. That salicylic acid is great because it's going to go into the pores, flush out the dirt, the debris, blackheads, sebaceous filaments which people can experience a buildup of, particularly in the early stages of their retinoid use. This is like a dream formula that I recommend to everybody. And I think it's a great gentle but hyper effective option to use alongside your retinoids."
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"Their exfoliants are fine, but they're quite pricey compared to the rest of their products, and I think you can just get cheaper elsewhere on the market. I like to use lactic acid from The Ordinary, which is cheaper than the equivalent Geek & Gorgeous one. If I want a touch of mandelic acid, again I'm reaching for The Ordinary or some of the other ones out there. Their exfoliants just don't do it for me. The packaging is great, I love the fact that it's got a spillproof cap, but their exfoliants, for me, I just think there's cheaper options out there."
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"My favorite exfoliant from them the Calm Down. Their other exfoliants are amazing too."
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