Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 9.8% Glycolic Acid
Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum For Oily Skin

Kiehl's

Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 9.8% Glycolic Acid

La Roche-Posay

Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum For Oily Skin

A serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for smoothing and pollution defence.

Serum
Serum
7 ingredients
15 ingredients

Brand price

INR 3200.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 44.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid

  • Glycolic acid1

    The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.

    Glycolic Acid

  • Hyaluronic acid1

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Sodium Hyaluronate

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Dryness1

    Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Laureth-23

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Laureth-23, Polyquaternium-67

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Laureth-23

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Parfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • Glycolic Acid

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

    • AHA
    • Glycolic acid
    • Anti-Aging
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Alcohol Denat.

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Sodium Hydroxide

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

  • Hydroxyethylcellulose

    Light Stabilizer

    0-1 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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