A well‑formulated, high‑strength chemical exfoliant that delivers visible results when used correctly, but requires caution and gradual introduction.
Scored for skin — based on what its ingredients contribute.
What it may help with
Whether it can improve smoothness and surface texture — roughness, flaking, clogged pores, or unevenness. Exfoliating acids, retinoids, and smoothing moisturizers may score here.
From Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.
From Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid
Whether it can help visible signs of aging — fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, or photoaging.
From Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
Whether it can help acne-prone skin — reducing clogged pores, excess oil, acne-causing bacteria, inflammation, or breakouts.
From Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
Whether it can help uneven tone, dark spots, melasma-like discoloration, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — including brightening and tyrosinase-inhibiting ingredients.
From Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
Things to watch
Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.
From Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid
Whether it can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn or UV-related irritation. Relevant for some exfoliating acids, retinoids, and certain plant-derived ingredients.
From Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
Whether it can weaken or damage the skin barrier — harsh surfactants, strong exfoliants, high alcohol content, or overuse-prone actives.
From Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.
Whether it may sting or irritate around the eyes. Relevant for sunscreens, fragrances, acids, surfactants, and volatile ingredients.
From Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol
GOOD · 7
NEUTRAL · 12
A potent leave‑on exfoliating peel with high concentrations of glycolic, lactic, tartaric, citric and salicylic acids. The formula includes hydrating and soothing agents like panthenol, glycerin, aloe water and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer. Evidence from official sources and retailer listings supports its efficacy for texture and tone improvement. However, the high acid levels pose a risk of irritation, especially for sensitive or unacclimated skin.
Summarised from public reviews across the web — subjective experience, not our formula assessment.
Users frequently report immediate smoothness, glow and improved texture when used cautiously; some note stinging or irritation.
Aggregated from publicly available reviews. SpottyLabs does not sell this product.
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