SkinCeuticals
Cell Cycle Catalyst™ Anti-Aging SerumA serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for smoothing and exfoliation.
A serum built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 120.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
AUD 29.90 · checked 5 Oct 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
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Glycerophosphoinositol Choline, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid

Concerns

No concerns found
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Mandelic Acid (in both products)
Antimicrobial
0 / —
- AHA
- Mandelic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →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 →Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Mandelic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Mandelic 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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