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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Let the creamy treatment sit for 20 minutes, then rinse it off for an instant brightening boost thanks to a 25% AHA blend of tartaric, lactic, and citric acids mixed with chickpea flour.
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Symptoms of lactic acidosis include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, body aches, respiratory distress, abdominal pain and fast, deep breathing.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Symptoms of lactic acidosis include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, body aches, respiratory distress, abdominal pain and fast, deep breathing.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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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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