Lactic Acid Serum
Smoothing & Brightening Serum
“There is no better ingredient than Lactic Acid to give an immediate glow. This serum delivers brighter, smoother skin overnight.” —Shani
WHO IS SHANI DARDEN
Considered the secret behind Hollywood’s most flawless faces, expert esthetician Shani Darden sets herself apart with her results-oriented approach to skin care.
- 9% Lactic Acid (AHA) polishes away dead skin cells to reveal smoother, brighter, more glowing skin.
- Gluconolactone (PHA) exfoliates, evens tone, improves clarity and hydrates.
- Exclusive Soothing Complex contains four molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acid plus Aloe Vera and Green & White Tea Extract to soothe skin and minimize irritation.
- 100% said their skin looks brighter and more glowy overnight
- 100% experienced less noticeable pores
- 100% experienced more even tone
- 93% said their skin felt smoother and retexturized overnight
Results done in a 4-week clinical study conducted on 35 subjects ages 23-75. Testing also conducted on additional participants filmed & photographed for honest feedback. See their results here.
What it is
Why it works
- 9% Lactic Acid (AHA) polishes away dead skin cells to reveal smoother, brighter, more glowing skin.
- Gluconolactone (PHA) exfoliates, evens tone, improves clarity and hydrates.
- Exclusive Soothing Complex contains four molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acid plus Aloe Vera and Green & White Tea Extract to soothe skin and minimize irritation.
Clinical Results
- 100% said their skin looks brighter and more glowy overnight
- 100% experienced less noticeable pores
- 100% experienced more even tone
- 93% said their skin felt smoother and retexturized overnight
Results done in a 4-week clinical study conducted on 35 subjects ages 23-75. Testing also conducted on additional participants filmed & photographed for honest feedback. See their results here.
How to use
Your Glowing Skin Serum
In PM routine (Retinol Reform rest nights), apply Lactic Acid Serum after cleanser and toner, apply 1-2 pumps all over face and neck and smooth into skin, avoiding the eye area. Wait 5 minutes for product to absorb and follow with moisturizer. Be sure to apply SPF in the AM, as freshly exfoliated skin is more susceptible to sun.
Not using retinol in your routine? Lactic Acid Serum can provide similar smoothing, brightening benefits. Incorporate it gradually into your routine, 1-2 times per week to start and use as often as your skin can tolerate.
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“I created this serum to fill the gap in your skincare routine, for those that like to use an active nightly to keep skin soft, smooth and glowing on nights you don’t use retinol.” — Shani
Retinol, Lactic Acid or Both?
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- Andrea A.Verified BuyerI recommend this productAGE RANGE 51-60SKIN TYPE DrySKIN CONCERNS Dark Spots/Uneven Skin Tone, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Texture, Dryness, BlemishesRESULTS ACHIEVED Brighter Skin, Even Skin Tone, Hydration, Firmer Skin, Fewer WrinklesFAVORITE FEATURES Easy To Use, Fast Results, Gentle, Non-Irritating, Visible ResultsRated 5 out of 5 stars11/13/24Glowing Skin.
This product is perfect if you cannot tolerate a retinol . But pared with Retinol Reform it is powerful in creating smooth, refined skin and pores. It’s gentle enough, for me, to put around my eyes. It also gives an instant glow and brightening effect, making me look well - rested. Very good product that I’ve been using for four years.
How effective is this product?Rated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Poor ExcellentHow quickly did you achieve visible results?Rated -2.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 21 Week 3 Weeks 6+ WeeksWas this helpful? - Alysa B.Verified BuyerI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars10/16/24Sampled for a week
I should have taken before and after photos, but I failed. The lactic acid did smooth my skin and i noticed that there was some brighter color to my skin.
Was this helpful? - cynthiaI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars9/29/244 Stars
Drying for daily use on my skin type. 2x /wk is best use.
Was this helpful? - Kim T.Verified BuyerI recommend this productAGE RANGE 60+SKIN TYPE NormalSKIN CONCERNS Dark Spots/Uneven Skin Tone, Blemishes, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, TextureRESULTS ACHIEVED Brighter Skin, Even Skin Tone, Fewer Blemishes, Firmer SkinFAVORITE FEATURES Easy To Use, Gentle, Non-Irritating, Visible ResultsRated 5 out of 5 stars9/26/24Smoother skin
My skin texture is super smooth and even when I use this daily or almost daily.
How effective is this product?Rated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Poor ExcellentHow quickly did you achieve visible results?Rated -1.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 21 Week 3 Weeks 6+ WeeksWas this helpful? - Kristina R.Verified BuyerI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars9/25/24Lactic acid
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Ingredients
WATER / AQUA / EAU, LACTIC ACID, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL OLEATE CITRATE, HEPTYL UNDECYLENATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, PANTHENOL, ACER SACCHARUM (SUGAR MAPLE) EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) FRUIT EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLUCONOLACTONE, GLYCOLIC ACID, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, MALIC ACID, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 60, SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGARCANE) EXTRACT, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER,
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, TARTARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS FRUIT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, PHENOXYETHANOL,
POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE.