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Glycolic Acid 8% Exfoliating Liquid
A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and anti-aging.
Brand price
INR 449.00 · 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
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Take few drops into your palms & gently press into face, body, or neck until fully absorbed. Leave overnight. Can be applied with cotton pads as well. Layer it with your preferred moisturizer.
Caution
For external use only. Patch test recommended before use. Store in cool, dry place. When to use: PM. Start with twice a week, & gradually increase frequency. Do not use more than once a day.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Water is an aqueous solution of the stem of distillate obtained from the Bamboo, Bambusa vulgaris, Poaceaea
Learn more about Bambusa Vulgaris Water →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Sodium PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Learn more about Sodium PCA →Aminomethyl Propanol
Buffering
2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
Learn more about Aminomethyl Propanol →
Dupes
- Minimalist AHA BHA 10% Face Exfoliator63% match
- The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution60% match