Cell Cycle Catalyst™ Anti-Aging Serum
2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Face Serum For Acne-Prone Skin

SkinCeuticals

Cell Cycle Catalyst™ Anti-Aging Serum

Plum

2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Face Serum For Acne-Prone Skin

A serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for smoothing and exfoliation.

A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum
Serum
13 ingredients
20 ingredients

Brand price

USD 120.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 225.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • BHA1

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

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

Benefits

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Glycolic Acid

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

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

  • Ethoxydiglycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Phytic Acid

    Chelating

    0 / —

    • Brightening
    • Exfoliating

  • Lactic Acid

    Humectant

    • AHA
    • Lactic acid
    • Brightening
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating
    • Smoothing

  • Mandelic Acid

    Antimicrobial

    0 / —

    • AHA
    • Mandelic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Dark Spots
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Taurine

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • 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.

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