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Resurfacing Serum

Updated on: 02/03/2025
Resurfacing Serum
34
Total Ingredients
analysed
24 of 34
Skin-Safe
low risk
9 of 34
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 34
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Niacinamide and Vitamin C. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk

Potential Irritants

3 flagged

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MALIN + GOETZ Resurfacing Serum comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Resurfacing Serum appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 34 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is MALIN + GOETZ a good skincare brand?

New York-based skincare brand founded by Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz, known for gentle, fragrance-forward face, body, and hair products. MALIN + GOETZ makes products such as Resurfacing Serum that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about MALIN + GOETZ.

Is MALIN + GOETZ Resurfacing Serum safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Resurfacing Serum may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 9 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> and <a href="/ingredient/citrus-aurantium-dulcis-peel-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does MALIN + GOETZ Resurfacing Serum clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Resurfacing Serum is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 34 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes MALIN + GOETZ Resurfacing Serum?

This product is from MALIN + GOETZ. See more products from MALIN + GOETZ.

What are the ingredients in MALIN + GOETZ Resurfacing Serum?

Resurfacing Serum contains 34 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/propanediol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Propanediol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/hamamelis-virginiana-water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Hamamelis Virginiana Water</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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