Typology Gentle Resurfacing Serum — with 10% Lactic Acid + Acerola Extract
Works for
Evens skin toneLactic acidWorks well
“This lactic acid serum removes dead skin for a smoother, more even skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic 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.
ExfoliationLactic acidWorks well
“Highly concentrated in lactic acid, this serum gently exfoliates skin for a more even, radiant complexion.”
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: lactic acid.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acidMay help
This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Diglycerin, Lactic acidWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, lactic acid.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Diglycerin~6.4–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinLactic acid~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMalpighia glabra fruit water~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~2–3%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.7%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium levulinate~0.8–1.2%
Sclerotium gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Diglycerin, Lactic acid, Malpighia glabra fruit water, Sodium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium levulinate, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| TypologyGentle Resurfacing Serum — with 10% Lactic Acid + Acerola ExtractYOUR PRODUCT | Peace OutDark Spots Serum | Erno LaszloAHA Resurfacing Sleep Serum | It CosmeticsBye Bye Breakout Salicylic Acid Acne Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | — | — | $79.11 | $36.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
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