Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum
For all skin types, including sensitive
A concentrated 9.8% Glycolic Acid serum made with only 7 ingredients that visibly smoothes skin texture and boosts skin’s glow.
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What It Is
Our gentle exfoliating Glycolic Acid facial serum is minimally formulated with only seven ingredients to visibly boost skin’s glow and reduce the appearance of pores. Concentrated with 9.8% Glycolic Acid, our potent formula helps visibly refine skin’s texture for a smooth, glowing appearance.
- Formulated to help visibly minimize pores and refine skin’s texture
- Minimally formulated for optimal skin absorption and efficacy
- Boosts skin renewal in three days
- Reduces the appearance of pores in four weeks
- Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive
- Free of fragrance and colorants


Key Ingredients

Glycolic Acid is a naturally occurring fruit acid derived from sugar cane known to help smooth skin.
How to Use
- Zone treat your face by applying Glycolic Acid serum to areas prone to roughness. Follow with your favorite moisturizer where needed.
- Use as an exfoliating treatment for cracked heels.
- Layer with our Hyaluronic Acid serum to hydrate & rebalance skin’s moisture.
- Layer with our Niacinamide serum to reduce oil & sooth skin.
Before and After

Our Glycolic Acid facial serum visibly smoothes and refines skin’s texture:
After 1 Week, 98% Agree Skin Feels Softer*
Smoother Skin in 1 Week**
Instantly, 83% Felt Refined Texture*
After 1 Week, 98% Agree Skin Feels Softer*
Smoother Skin in 1 Week**
*Reported by consumers in a 4-week study.
**Expert grading in a 4-week clinical study.
Why We Love It

Minimally formulated with only 7 ingredients, our concentrated 9.8% Glycolic Acid serum has a fast-absorbing texture that allows actives to be rapidly delivered into the skin to help visibly smooth and refine skin’s texture, minimize pores, and boost radiance.
Expert Advice

“We wanted to deliver known skin actives, such as Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid and Hyaluronic Acid in their pure form in simple formulations without too many ingredients to deliver efficacy, layer well into a skin regimen, such as with Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser and Ultra Facial Cream and allow users to customize their skin care according to their needs. The simplified formulas ensure the ingredients absorb fully into the skin. Our Ultra Pure High- Potency Serum 9.8% Glycolic Acid targets skin texture issues helping to smooth skin, improve skin radiance, and minimize the look of pores.”
Kiehl’s Global Scientific Director Dr. Nancy Ilaya PhD
Kiehl’s Global Scientific Director Dr. Nancy Ilaya PhD
Find Your Formula
Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum | Ultra Pure High-Potency 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum | Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum |
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Skin Type All Types Dry Oily Combination Normal Sensitive | Skin Type All Types Dry Oily Combination Sensitive Normal | Skin Type All Types Dry Oily Combination Normal Sensitive |
Skin Concern Enlarged Pores Uneven Skin Tone Tone & Texture Dull Skin | Skin Concern Dryness | Skin Concern Uneven Skin Tone Blemishes Oily Skin / Acne |
Size One size available 30 ml | Size One size available 30 ml | Size One size available 30 ml |
Price Old price New price $35.00 | Price Old price New price $35.00 | Price Old price New price $35.00 |
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