1
a
: of or relating to milk
b
: obtained from sour milk or whey
2
: involving the production of lactic acid
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Powered by a blend of natural-biocompatible ingredients (think: botanical extracts, oils, and butters), plus lactic and azelaic acid to lift away makeup, sunscreen, and dirt whilst gently exfoliating, brightening, and even tone.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The pads are loaded with glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids to minimize pore blockage, brightening skin all the while.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The formula also features alpha hydroxy acids—lactic and glycolic acids—and squalane and niacinamide to hydrate and calm the skin.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The mixture thickens as the lactose in the milk ferments into lactic acid.2
Due to its acidity, plain yogurt has a slightly tangy flavor.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The pads are loaded with glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids to minimize pore blockage, brightening skin all the while.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The formula also features alpha hydroxy acids—lactic and glycolic acids—and squalane and niacinamide to hydrate and calm the skin.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The mixture thickens as the lactose in the milk ferments into lactic acid.2
Due to its acidity, plain yogurt has a slightly tangy flavor.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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lactic
adjective
lac·tic
ˈlak-tik 
1
a
: of or relating to milk
b
: obtained from sour milk or whey
2
: involving the production of lactic acid
lactic fermentation
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