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Exfoliating AHA BHA PHA Serum with Liposomal Technology
A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Step 1: Use 1–2 times weekly at night on clean, dry skin. Avoid sensitive or compromised skin. Step 2: Apply evenly to face and neck. Leave on for up to 10 minutes, then rinse off thoroughly. Patch testing before use is advised. Follow up with Moisturizer & Sunscreen. Avoid contact with eyes.
Caution
Avoid sensitive or compromised skin. Patch testing before use is advised. Follow up with Moisturizer & Sunscreen. Avoid contact with eyes.
What's inside
Ingredients List
8 trigger at least one check · 30 trigger none
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
AHA3
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Mannitol, PEG-8, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating5
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Antioxidant2
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Metabisulfite
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Isostearic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phosphatidylcholine
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic, UV Absorber
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Tartaric Acid
Buffering, Fragrance
2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid
Learn more about Tartaric Acid →Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Mandelic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Mandelic Acid →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →
Dupes
- The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution66% match
- Minimalist AHA BHA 10% Face Exfoliator66% match
- Skintific AHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Pads64% match
- No7 Derm Solutions™ AHA Smoothing Treatment62% match