5 products

Which one suits you?

Compare the products in this collection by need, skin type and time of use.

AHA & BHA: product comparison
Product Highlight Concerns Skin type Time LevelpHCaution
Slyc-Alright 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA) Toner 200 ml Alcohol-free BHA toner for the look of blackheads and pores Appearance of pores, Blemish-prone skin Combination, Normal, Oily Evening Intermediate3.9–4.2Do not add retinol, a peel or another acid toner on the same evening; if you also use Glyc-Alright, keep the two toners on separate evenings.
Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid Toner 200 ml Evening toner with 7% glycolic acid for the look of pores and uneven tone Appearance of pores, Uneven skin tone, Appearance of dark spots, Dull, lacklustre appearance Combination, Normal, Oily Evening Intermediate3.5–4.0Do not layer with retinol or another acid product on the same evening.
Smooth Me All Night Activated Charcoal Night Serum 30 ml Activated charcoal night serum for the look of pores and rough texture Appearance of pores, Blemish-prone skin Combination, Normal, Oily Evening Intermediate—Do not use retinol or another acid product on the same evening.
Red Of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Peel Serum 30 ml Beginner-to-intermediate AHA/BHA peel for radiance and smoother texture Dull, lacklustre appearance, Uneven skin tone Combination, Normal, Oily Evening Intermediate3.6–3.9Do not combine with retinol or other exfoliants on the same evening. Do not use Red Of Love and Red Velvet Face together. Do not use them in the same week either.
Red Velvet Face 22% AHA + 1.5% BHA Peel Serum 30 ml Advanced AHA/BHA peel for skin experienced with acids Dull, lacklustre appearance, Uneven skin tone Normal, Oily Evening Advanced—For professional use only. Do not use Red Of Love and Red Velvet Face together. In the week you use it, do not use retinol or other acid products.

If you are unsure, the routine builder makes recommendations based on your skin type, needs and experience.

About AHA & BHA

In short: AHAs (glycolic and lactic acid) focus on dead cells on the skin's surface, BHA (salicylic acid) on build-up at the pore opening. The products in this collection range from beginner to advanced level: the evening toners Glyc-Alright and Slyc-Alright, the night serum Smooth Me All Night, and the rinse-off peels Red Of Love and Red Velvet Face.

Which product for which level?

  • The look of blackheads and clogged pores: Slyc-Alright – 2% salicylic acid (BHA), 1.2% AHA; alcohol-free, pH 3.9–4.2; evening toner.
  • Rough-looking texture, dullness, visible pores: Glyc-Alright – 7% glycolic acid, 2% niacinamide; pH 3.5–4.0; evening toner.
  • Visible pores and rough-looking surface: Smooth Me All Night – 4% niacinamide, 2.5% AHA; evenings only.
  • Peel on 1–2 evenings a week, beginner and intermediate level: Red Of Love – AHA and BHA, pH 3.6–3.9; on no more than two evenings a week.
  • Weekly peel, advanced level: Red Velvet Face – for normal and oily skin that has been using acid products for a while without problems. For professional use only.

Can they be used on the same evening?

No. Use only one acid product per evening, and do not combine it with retinol; do not add other acid products in a week when you use Red Velvet Face. Do not use Red Of Love and Red Velvet Face together. Start toners with 2–3 evenings a week. AHAs can increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun: apply sunscreen every morning while using this product and for one week after you stop. Daytime options are in the Sunscreens collection.

What not to expect

Acids work on the skin's surface; they do not correct pitted scars or deep wrinkles and do not physically make pores smaller. Using them more often does not speed up results. If you are not ready for acids, you can start with Rice Rice Baby, which contains no exfoliating acids.

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