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Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum
A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and fighting acne.
Brand price
USD 14.00 · 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
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Can be used in your AM & PM skincare routine. After cleansing and hydrating with your chosen hydrator, gently pat 1-2 drops of Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum onto the face and neck. Follow with Moisturizer. Finish with SPF in your AM routine.
Caution
When adding new products to your routine, we always recommend patch-testing. Storage Store in a cool, dry place (15–25°C). Keep out of direct sunlight. Avoid eyes. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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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.
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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Zinc PCA
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA is a zinc salt.
Learn more about Zinc PCA →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Hydroxyethylcellulose
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Light Stabilizer, Viscosity Controlling
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Learn more about Hydroxyethylcellulose →Maltodextrin
Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Learn more about Maltodextrin →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
Dupes
- Pilgrim 10% Niacinamide Face Serum With 1% Zinc PCA66% match
- Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum64% match
- The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Face Serum for Active Acne63% match
- Dot & Key Cica + 2% Salicylic Acid Serum for Acne62% match
- Minimalist Salicylic Acid 2% Face Serum61% match
- The Derma Co 5% Vitamin C Daily Face Serum with Ferulic Acid & Multivitamin61% match