SkinCeuticals
Cell Cycle Catalyst™ Anti-Aging SerumA serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for smoothing and exfoliation.
A serum built around Niacinamide and BHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 120.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

AHA3
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid

Concerns

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

Ingredients Side-by-side

Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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.
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 →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 →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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