What the brand claims
In the brand’s own words, quoted as written.
“This high-strength exfoliating serum combines five exfoliating acids at a total concentration of 32%, including glycolic acid as the primary AHA, formulated at a pH of 3.50–3.70 to optimize acid activity. Designed to improve skin texture, reduce pore congestion, and address uneven tone, it delivers intense exfoliation on the skin’s surface and within pores while including hyaluronic acid, pro-vitamin B5, black carrot extract, and tasmanian pepperberry to help support skin comfort. It is intended for experienced users of acid exfoliation and should not be used on sensitive, peeling, or compromised skin.”
Quoted from the The Ordinary product page
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Ingredients25 ingredients
The full INCI list, as published by the brand.
Where to buy
What we've checked so far
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What we looked at
- Full INCI list, cross-checked against the brand's published formula.
- 90-day price history across 3 retailers, excluding shipping.
- 796 external ratings aggregated from review sites and retailers.
What we did not look at
- Our formula assessment — queued, not yet run.
- Shipping costs — not yet in all retailer feeds.
- Corol community reviews — none submitted yet.
What buyers say elsewhere
796 ratings from external review sites and retailers — scores only, we don't republish their words. Corol community reviews haven't started yet.
External average
4.6/ 5
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All 3 retailers
From €10.24 · Prices updated 1 day ago
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