Claims vs. Reality
Formulated with PHA from France, BHA, and Advanced Vitamin C from Japan. The powerful 10 percent AHA BHA PHA Triple Serum brightens skin tone for luminous and radiant skin. Reduces blemishes and post acne marks, gently exfoliates dead skin, and leaves skin healthy and glowing.
A heavy-duty, high-performance acid serum. Combining a powerful 10 percent blend of AHA (Glycolic and Lactic Acid), BHA (Salicylic Acid), and PHA (Gluconolactone), it operates as a chemical peeling powerhouse. It rapidly digests the intracellular glue binding dead skin flakes while diving deep into the pore to dissolve oxidized sebum plugs. Buffered with Vitamin C to tackle post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation safely.
The Reality: The high concentration of AHAs and BHA effectively lowers the skin pH to dissolve keratin bonds, actively accelerating the shedding of dead, dull surface cells cleanly.
The Reality: The chemical exfoliation refines surface texture and fades pigment marks, but deep physical pitted scars demand clinical fractional CO2 lasers entirely.
The Reality: By rapidly shedding the outer layer of dead skin and delivering Ascorbyl Glucoside, the serum instantly reveals newer, brighter, and more reflective skin cells underneath smoothly.
👍 Formulator Pros
- Delivers an exceptionally powerful, multi-level chemical peel (AHA, BHA, PHA) at a highly affordable drugstore price.
- Includes stable Vitamin C to simultaneously address dark pigment marks while the acids clear out the physical pore.
- 100 percent free from added fragrances or volatile drying alcohols, keeping the focus entirely on the active acids.
👎 Potential Downsides
- The 10 percent active acid load is highly aggressive; beginners must introduce it slowly to prevent severe chemical burns and flaking.
- Can cause intense stinging if applied to a wet face or over active, openly broken blemishes.
- Increases photosensitivity dramatically; failure to wear sunscreen the next morning will result in immediate sun damage.
Is This Right for You?
Verify this formulation matches your specific skin profile before buying.
| Hyper-Oily and Congested Skin Maps | ✅ Yes | The lipophilic active BHA breaks up heavy afternoon oil pools and deeply embedded blackheads with high speed. |
| Thick, Textured, Dull Skin Maps | ✅ Yes | The 10 percent acid blend chemically sloughs away rough dead skin layers over a few days, revealing a baby-smooth surface. |
| Sensitive and Reactive Barriers | ❌ No | The extreme acidity and high percentage of peeling agents will immediately trigger severe stinging cascades and chemical burns on thin skin. |
| Bone-Dry Flaking Eczema Plaques | ❌ No | Applying active chemical acid fractions over already peeling, dry skin destroys the remaining fragile moisture barrier entirely. |
✅ Perfect Match
❌ Better Avoid
How It Feels & Absorbs
How to Layer It
Step placement, ingredient interactions, and what to expect over time.
To completely avoid chemical burns, NEVER apply this serum onto a wet or damp face. Water increases acid penetration too quickly. Wash your face, let it dry completely bone-dry for 2 minutes, and then apply the serum smoothly.
Can Combine With
Enemies — Do Not Mix
⏳ Timeline Expectations
Inside the Bottle
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Full Formula Scan
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| # | Ingredient | What It Does | Safety | Irr / Com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Water Solvent | Base solvent. | Safe | 0 / 0 |
| 02 | Lactic Acid Exfoliant | The gentle, hydrating exfoliator for a surface glow. | Safe | 2 / 0 |
| 03 | Panthenol Hydrator / Humectant | Pro-Vitamin B5; incredible for quenching skin irritation. | Safe | 0 / 0 |
| 04 | Dimethicone Occlusive | A breathable silicone shield that locks in moisture. | Safe | 0 / 1 |
| 05 | Sodium Hydroxide Functional / Support | An alkaline mineral used in micro-doses to perfectly balance product pH. | Safe | 1 / 0 |
| 06 | Glycolic Acid Exfoliant | A water-soluble exfoliant that melts away dead skin on the surface. | Caution | 3 / 0 |
Common Questions
What the community asks most — answered with formulation facts.
Can I use this serum every day?+
We highly recommend starting slowly! Because it contains a strong 10 percent blend of exfoliating acids, using it every day immediately will damage your barrier. Start by using it only 2 times a week at night safely.
Why does it tingle when I apply it?+
The tingling sensation is completely normal for strong AHA/BHA serums. It means the low-pH acids are actively lowering your skin pH to dissolve dead skin cells. If the tingling turns into severe burning, wash it off immediately cleanly.
Can I use this with my retinol?+
No. Do not use this 10 percent acid serum and your retinol on the exact same night. You will burn your skin. You should alternate them—use the acid serum one night, and the retinol the next night smoothly.