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21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum
A serum built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 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
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
When first trying the product, it is recommended to use it once or twice a week for one minute. The frequency of use can be gradually increased depending on the skin condition. 1. After cleansing, lightly pat your skin dry. 2. Apply 2 drops of product on the entire face or on the areas of concern and leave it for 1 minute. Gently massage onto face with fingers. 3. After 1 minute, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. After cleansing, apply the skincare you normally use to prevent the skin from drying out. Tip! 21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum is made with highly concentrated acid. If your skin is sensitive to acids or not accustomed to highly concentrated acid products, perform a patch test on the forearm or behind your ear before using the product. Easier and faster ways to use it daily: 1. Pour 700ml of lukewarm water in the sink and apply a drop of 21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum. 2. Wash your face by lightly splashing the water diluted with the product.
Caution
21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum is made with highly concentrated acid. If your skin is sensitive to acids or not accustomed to highly concentrated acid products, perform a patch test on the forearm or behind your ear before using the product.
What's inside
Ingredients List
6 trigger at least one check · 30 trigger none
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Panthenol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Pareth-12, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →Alcohol
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol →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 →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →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 →
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