A dentist invented this. Not a chemist. Not a beauty CEO. A guy who spent his days staring at people’s pores up close and thought, *I can fix that.* Ole Henriksen himself was obsessed with “glass skin” before the term existed — and he built a 20% acid cocktail to get there.
What nobody tells you: he tested the first formulations on his own face. For months. The man literally had a chemical peel era.
It’s a night treatment — $58 for 1.7 oz. The claim that made me grab it: “resurfaces in one use.” I rolled my eyes, but here we are.
20% Acid Blend
Not just one acid — a layered attack of AHA, PHA, and BHA so you don’t peel like a snake.
Overnight Only
Do not wear this in the sun. It’s not a suggestion. You will regret it.
No Oil, No Fragrance
Smells like nothing. Absorbs in 8 seconds flat. Your pillowcase stays clean.
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Four main players. Each one targets a different layer of your skin’s BS — texture, dullness, clogged pores, fine lines.
- Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates the surface — makes you glow by morning
- Lactic Acid: Hydrates while it exfoliates (rare combo)
- Salicylic Acid: Dives into pores — clears congestion without drama
- Gluconolactone (PHA): Gentle enough for sensitive skin — buffers the harsh stuff
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Texture is a gel-serum — slides on like water, then vanishes. No stickiness. No sting on application (I braced for it).
Week two: my chin texture — those tiny bumps that never pop — just… flattened. By week three, my forehead looked airbrushed. The downside? If you use it every night, your moisture barrier will scream. I do every other night.
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My pores shrunk by maybe 30%. Not gone — just less visible. The real win: my skin stopped catching light like a grease slick. The fine lines around my mouth? Softened, not erased. Realistic.
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This is the acid treatment for people who want results without the burn. A dentist’s obsession made it — and honestly, it shows in the precision.