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Skintific
Lactic Acid Exfoliating Serum Smooth & Bright Skin
A serum built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
AUD 29.90 · 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
- Oily skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dullness
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
1. Cleanse face thoroughly before application. 2. Dispense a few drops onto fingertips. 3. Apply evenly on face, avoiding eye and lip areas. 4. Gently massage until absorbed. 5. Follow with moisturizer or sunscreen in the morning. 6. Use 2–3 times a week for sensitive skin or daily for normal skin.
Caution
Best used at night; avoid combining with strong acids or retinol on the same night Sensitive skin should patch test first Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals without consulting a doctor Avoid contact with eyes, lips, or broken skin
What's inside
Ingredients List
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Glycerophosphoinositol Choline, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
Acne Fighting4
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Exfoliating6
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Alpha-Arbutin, Glycerin, Glycerophosphoinositol Choline, Hydroxyacetophenone, Rutin
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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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 →Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →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 →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of the Falsa Mimosa, Albizia Julibrissin, Fabaceae
Learn more about Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract →Succinic Acid
Buffering, Fragrance
Butanedioic acid
Learn more about Succinic Acid →
Dupes
- Skintific 12% AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution Serum80% match
- Plum 2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Face Serum For Acne-Prone Skin64% match
- The Derma Co Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Serum with 2% Salicylic Acid & 5% Niacinamide64% match
- Pilgrim 10% Niacinamide Face Serum With 1% Zinc PCA63% match
- The Derma Co Pore Minimizing Face Serum with 4% Niacinamide61% match
- Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 5.0% Niacinamide61% match