What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Malpighia Glabra Fruit
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit
AstringentVinegar
Placental Enzymes
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Sh-Polypeptide-14
Antimicrobial
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Taraxacum Officinale Root
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phytic Acid
Lecithin
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Origanum Vulgare Leaf
Skin ConditioningArgemone Mexicana Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Oleifera Leaf
MaskingHydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower
Antioxidant
Urtica Dioica
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Carica Papaya Fruit
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Malpighia Glabra Fruit, Medicago Sativa Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Pyrus Malus Fruit, Vinegar, Placental Enzymes, Chlorella Vulgaris Sh-Polypeptide-14, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Taraxacum Officinale Root, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Phytic Acid, Lecithin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Maltodextrin, Origanum Vulgare Leaf, Argemone Mexicana Callus Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf, Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower, Urtica Dioica, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide, Niacinamide
Water
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycine
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Algae Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sorbitan Olivate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Glycine, Potassium Sorbate, CI 75810
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
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