This product contains acids (glycolic acid 2.60% - 4.00%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants).
Salicylic acid (0.50% - 1.20%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
Humectants (betaine 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 6.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Glycolic acid2.6% - 4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid

Salicylic acid0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

Glycolic acid2.6% - 4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

What is it? With AHA and BHA, this serum exfoliates the skin, leaving a brighter and more even complexion. What is it good for?

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, salicylic acid

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Glycolic acid2.6% - 4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Salicylic acid0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

What is it? With AHA and BHA, this serum exfoliates the skin, leaving a brighter and more even complexion. What is it good for?

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This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid, salicylic acid.

Salicylic acid0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Glycolic acid2.6% - 4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products

Moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Betaine3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

GBP6.00

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