PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum

The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum is a gentle, water-based chemical exfoliator formulated with 5% gluconolactone and 1.5% alpha hydroxy acids to help smooth textural irregularities and hydrate dry, dehydrated lips. Gluconolactone is a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that works to dissolve the structures holding dead skin cells together. Due to their larger molecular weight, PHAs work on the surface of the skin to provide mild exfoliation, making them suitable for sensitive skin. The formula also contains more than 50% glycerin to improve hydration and retain moisture, ectoin to support the skin barrier and provide long-term hydration, and citric, tartaric, and malic acids. Black carrot extract provides antioxidant properties and gives the formulation its mild pink colour. This plant-derived ingredient may contribute to colour variations ranging from vivid pink to pale peach, but these variations should not impact efficacy. The serum helps promote skin renewal on the lips to improve their overall appearance and texture over time. It can also be layered under Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm to gently remove dry, dead skin and hydrate lips overnight. Suitable for all skin types, it targets textural irregularities, barrier support, dryness, and dehydration.

Key Benefits

• Gently exfoliates lips with 5% gluconolactone and 1.5% alpha hydroxy acids.

• Helps dissolve the structures holding dead skin cells together.

• Provides mild, surface-level exfoliation suitable for sensitive skin.

• Helps improve the appearance of textural irregularities on the lips.

• Promotes skin renewal to improve the overall appearance and texture of lips over time.

• Helps hydrate dry and dehydrated lips.

• Contains more than 50% glycerin to improve hydration and help retain moisture.

• Supports the skin barrier and provides long-term hydration with ectoin.

• Provides antioxidant properties through black carrot extract.

• Can be layered under Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm for overnight exfoliation and hydration.

• Suitable for all skin types.

Key Features

• Brand: The Ordinary

• Product type: Chemical lip exfoliator / lip serum

• Format: Water-based serum

• Key ingredients: Gluconolactone, ectoin, glycerin, citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, and black carrot extract

• Key exfoliating ingredients: 5% gluconolactone and 1.5% alpha hydroxy acids

• Formula: Gentle chemical exfoliating treatment

• Size: 15 ml / 0.5 fl oz

• Colour: Mild pink

• Colour variations: May range from vivid pink to pale peach due to the plant-derived black carrot extract

• Efficacy: Colour variations should not impact efficacy

• Targets: Textural Irregularities, Barrier Support, Dryness, Dehydration

• Suited for: All Skin Types

• Can be layered under Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm for overnight use

How to Use

• Apply a thin layer to clean, dry lips on alternate evenings as needed.

• Allow the product to dry.

• Layer under Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm for overnight exfoliation and hydration.

• Apply lip balm as needed throughout the day.

• If irritation occurs, rinse off, discontinue use, and consult a physician.

• Use only as directed on unbroken skin.

• Avoid contact with the eyes.

• Patch testing is advised before use.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Apply sunscreen or an SPF lip balm before sun exposure.