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Lactic Acid Serum.

Shani Darden Lactic Acid Serum
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About this product

A lightweight lactic acid serum formulated with 9% lactic acid and glucanolactone, a gentler exfoliating acid, designed to refine skin texture and brighten dull complexion.

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The Guru Index verdict

84%

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What the gurus are saying

The experts who reviewed it praise the formula for pairing lactic acid with glucanolactone, a milder exfoliant better suited to those with sensitive skin. One noted it helps refine texture and brighten dull skin while another highlighted how the thin, lightweight consistency absorbs smoothly without heaviness. The takeaway for sensitive skin is straightforward: this serum offers exfoliation that may feel less irritating than straight acid alone.
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Key actives & flags

Hyaluronic acidAHAVitamin EFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water/​Aqua/​Eau, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Heptyl Undecylenate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycolic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Gluconolactone, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

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What the gurus are saying.

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"Shani Darden has a lactic acid serum that goes for $88. A 9% lactic acid serum with glucanolactone, which is a PHA, which is better geared towards sensitive skin. It will help to refine texture if you're sensitive and brighten dull skin."
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"Shani Darden also makes an amazing lactic acid serum too which is so nice for brightening. This is a beautiful, very thin consistency so it really absorbs into the skin nicely. It's so good, I love that as well."
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