Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution for combination skin
Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Lactobionic AcidAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your combination skin, as glycolic acid and salicylic acid work to smooth texture and regulate oil production, addressing your oily shine concerns.
- The presence of hyaluronic acid and panthenol provides additional hydration and soothing benefits, enhancing overall skin comfort.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant product in your PM routine starting once a week, then increase frequency carefully if your skin feels fine.
- Apply this exfoliant step after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and wait a minute before layering.
- Apply the exfoliant to clean, dry skin to help control your oily shine comfortably.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsUsers with textured, dull, or acne-prone skin report that this peeling solution effectively exfoliates and smooths the skin surface, often delivering visible radiance after just a few uses. While many appreciate its ability to unclog pores and reduce blackheads, users frequently note a strong tingling or warming sensation upon application, which is generally considered normal but can be intense for sensitive skin.
Highlights
Smoother skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Kulit terasa lebih halus”
- “Smooths rough texture instantly”
- “Wajah jadi halus mulus”
Brightening and radiance Often Mentioned
- “Tampak lebih cerah”
- “Boosts radiance overnight”
- “Mengangkat kulit kusam”
Pore and blackhead reduction Often Mentioned
- “Pori tampak lebih bersih”
- “Komedo berkurang”
- “Menyamarkan tampilan pori”
Strong tingling sensation Often Mentioned
- “Panas banget di kulit”
- “Sensasi cekit-cekit”
- “Ada sensasi perih”
Fast results Sometimes Noted
- “Hasil kelihatan dalam waktu singkat”
- “Only 60 seconds needed”
- “After 1-3 uses visible difference”
Good packaging Sometimes Noted
- “Desain botol cakep”
- “Dropper berfungsi baik”
- “Packaging is fantastic”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Bau jamu/rempah”
- “Wanginya agak chemical”
- “Bau kurang enak”
No visible changes Rarely Noted
- “Gada perubahan apapun”
- “Belum kelihatan hasil”
- “Literally kaya biasa aja”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “Teksturnya agak kental”
- “Agak lengket”
- “Thick consistency”
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Questions and answers
How well does SKINTIFIC Peeling Solution work for combination skin?
This peeling solution offers moderate exfoliation for your combination skin, as glycolic acid and salicylic acid smooth texture and regulate oiliness. Hyaluronic acid and panthenol provide hydration and soothing benefits to help keep your skin comfortable. To fit this skin best, an exfoliant treatment needs ingredients like niacinamide and propolis or zinc PCA to regulate oiliness and enhance radiance without irritation.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for combination skin?
Glycolic acid and salicylic acid make this exfoliant a good fit by smoothing texture and helping control oily shine. Hyaluronic acid and panthenol add hydration and help keep the skin comfortable. To work even better for combination skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to boost radiance and balance oiliness without irritation.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
What does Glycolic Acid do for combination skin?
Glycolic acid helps smooth and brighten combination skin by gently loosening dead surface cells to speed up skin renewal. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation when used properly, but it needs a reliable sunscreen during the day since it makes skin more sensitive to the sun.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995Archives of Dermatological Research, 1997
What does Salicylic Acid do for combination skin?
Salicylic acid helps clear clogged pores and balance oily areas while remaining gentle enough for dry spots on combination skin. It reduces breakouts and oiliness effectively with a low likelihood of irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This exfoliant treatment goes in your evening routine once a week, as acid products work best at night and start slowly. Combination skin often benefits more from a product that balances oils while adding lightweight hydration without heavy acids.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
It is generally best to avoid using this strong exfoliant and retinol in the same routine, as combining them may easily cause dryness or irritation on combination skin. Instead, you can alternate nights or use the exfoliant on specific nights of the week and apply your retinol on others.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start by using this exfoliant once a week in your evening routine, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you may carefully use it more often. A combination skin type needs a product of this type to offer moderate exfoliation that smooths texture and regulates oil production while keeping skin comfortable with extra hydration and soothing benefits.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2003Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores because its acids help clear dead skin and balance oily areas. However, skin may experience mild purging as it adjusts, so start slowly. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients like panthenol and gentle hydrators to keep combination skin comfortable.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002An emulsion containing 10% lactobionic acid significantly reduces human skin surface pH without causing skin irritation or barrier impairment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010Lactobionic acid produced better skin performance with a lack of skin irritation and barrier impairment compared to glycolic acid in 77 healthy volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010Combining a 20% lactobionic acid peel with aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion increases skin hydration, improves elasticity, and decreases transepidermal water loss in 20 Caucasian females compared to lactobionic acid peel alone.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Carboxytherapy alone and combined with lactobionic acid, ferulic acid, and ascorbic acid significantly reduced vascular dark circles and combined pigmentation in the tear trough and lower eyelid of 39 Caucasian participants.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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