Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 9.8% Glycolic Acid

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Kiehl's

Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 9.8% Glycolic Acid

A serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

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Brand price

INR 3200.00 · checked 8 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

  • Sensitive skin
  • Large pores
  • Uneven texture

What's inside

Ingredients List

1 trigger at least one check · 6 trigger none

clear
AquaSolvent
0 / —
clear
Glycolic AcidBuffering
0-1 / —
  • AHA
  • Glycolic acid
  • Anti-Aging
  • Brightening
  • Dark Spots
  • Exfoliating
  • Smoothing
clear
GlycerinHumectant
0 / 0
  • Possibly animal-derived
  • Hydrating
flagged
0 / —
  • Denatured alcohol
  • May Worsen Dryness
  • May Worsen Eczema
  • May Worsen Irritation
  • May Worsen Rosacea
clear
0 / —
clear
0 / 0
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Hydrating
clear
HydroxyethylcelluloseLight Stabilizer
0-1 / —

Key Ingredients

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid

  • Glycolic acid1

    The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.

    Glycolic Acid

  • Hyaluronic acid1

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Sodium Hyaluronate

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Dryness1

    Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

    Alcohol Denat.

Ingredients Explained

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