SkinCeuticals
Cell Cycle Catalyst™ Anti-Aging SerumMinimalist
Salicylic Acid 2% Face SerumA serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for smoothing and exfoliation.
A serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 120.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 494.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

AHA3
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

Benefits

Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Concerns

No concerns found
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →
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