Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 9.8% Glycolic Acid
Pore Minimizing Face Serum with 4% Niacinamide

Kiehl's

Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 9.8% Glycolic Acid

The Derma Co

Pore Minimizing Face Serum with 4% Niacinamide

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

A serum built around PHA and Niacinamide, for smoothing and exfoliation.

Serum
Serum
7 ingredients
16 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 5 Oct 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

  • PHA1

    Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.

    Gluconolactone

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid

  • BHA1

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

    Salicylic Acid

  • Glycolic acid1

    The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.

    Glycolic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

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  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

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  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

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  • May Worsen Dryness1

    Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

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No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • Glycolic Acid (in both products)

    Buffering

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

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

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    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

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    Fragrance

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

  • Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)

    Buffering

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  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

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    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

  • Hydroxyethylcellulose (in both products)

    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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