1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Heimish
RX AHA BHA Peeling Serum
face exfoliator
Heimish
face exfoliator
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Take the skin testThe Heimish RX AHA BHA Peeling Serum is a powerful exfoliating treatment designed to achieve smoother, brighter, and clearer skin. Specially formulated for acne-prone and dull skin, this serum combines AHA and BHA for effective exfoliation, helping to remove dead skin cells, clear pore congestion, and even out skin tone. The Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid provide gentle surface exfoliation, while Salicylic Acid works deep within the pores to target acne. Enriched with Sodium Hyaluronate, this serum hydrates and reduces inflammation, leaving the skin soft and plump.
RX AHA BHA Peeling Serum is a watery-light exfoliator from Heimish, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration, brightening and tone and cell renewal. The ingredient list runs to 35 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate and Potassium Hyaluronate.
Brightening: High. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid and Ectoin.
Cell renewal: High. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Ectoin, Panthenol, Allantoin and Sodium Hyaluronate.
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable. Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Exfoliate" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 35 ingredients on the label.
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium hydroxide
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Monascus Extract is an extract of Monascus purpureus
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dextrin
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,2-Dimethyl-2-(2'-propenamido)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mentha Arvensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., Labiatae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cymbopogon Nardus Oil is the essential oil obtained by direct steam-distillation of the dried fresh grass citronella, Cymbopogon nardus (L.), Gramineae
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ocimum Basilicum Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., Labiatae
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the berries of the Litsea cubeba, Lauraceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, C12-14-isoalkyl ethers, sodium salts (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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WATER, GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, ECTOIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, ALLANTOIN, BETAINE, MONASCUS EXTRACT, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, DEXTRIN, SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, TROMETHAMINE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, MENTHA ARVENSIS EXTRACT, CYMBOPOGON NARDUS OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL, OCIMUM BASILICUM OIL, LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL, SODIUM C12-14 SEC-PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATE, DISODIUM EDTA.
GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE.
Apply an appropriate amount all over the face, avoiding the eye, and mouth areas. Leave on for no more than 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 35 ingredients, of which 11 are recorded as actives.
Heimish, a brand based in Korea.
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