Winona Lactobionic Acid Anti-Acne Essence, from the Anti-Acne Series.

The product information states that acne improves in 1 hour and red acne decreases by 74.62% in 28 days. The image attributes the data to an SGS test report and notes that results may vary.

Slow keratin metabolism may be associated with sudden or recurring breakouts. The process is divided into early, middle, and later stages.

Related skin concerns: very oily skin (oil-water imbalance and enlarged pores); abnormal keratinization (blackhead buildup and closed comedones); sudden breakouts (redness, stinging, dryness, and sensitivity); long-term acne-prone skin (rough, uneven texture and dull, uneven tone).

Customized for acne-prone and oily skin, as well as acne-sensitive skin with a need for gentle skin care.

Winona Lactobionic Acid Essence, labeled as a lactobionic acid anti-acne essence. The product description says it can also be used by sensitive skin and features a gentle dual-acid blend to help purify the skin’s surface and refine its appearance. It contains three selected Yunnan botanical extracts to help address blemishes and is designed for oily, blemish-prone skin, with a refreshing feel.

Winona Lactobionic Acid Anti-Acne Essence (Anti-Acne Series). Tested on human skin: renews the stratum corneum and improves skin resilience, refinement, and smoothness. Sensitivity: -50.63%; refinement: +30.90%; smoothness: +37.01%; acne at 1 hour: -8.59%; redness: -16.51%.

Advanced “dual-acid, three-extract” combination to help regulate skin condition from within and without.

Surface purification: accelerates the renewal of skin cells for smoother, finer-feeling skin.

Deep blemish care: adapts to the skin microenvironment and helps address the source of blemishes.

Supports orderly skin-cell turnover: lactobionic acid.

Works together to care for blemishes.

Dual-acid combination: 4% lactobionic acid, a gentle third-generation fruit acid, helps activate orderly keratin metabolism and smooth the skin. 1% encapsulated salicylic acid uses molecular complexation solubilization technology to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and purify pores of blackheads.

Developed with a combination of magnolia bark and licorice extracts, in a 1:2:1 golden ratio.

Adapts to the skin microenvironment, with an innovative “attack and activate” approach to target harmful microorganisms and stimulate the growth of beneficial microorganisms.

Ingredients shown: Scutellaria baicalensis, dahurian angelica root, and magnolia bark.

Four botanical extracts work together to soothe.

Patented ground-cherry calyx: soothes sensitivity and redness.

Specially developed Prinsepia utilis oil: extracted at low temperature using a subcritical process to help maintain the skin barrier.

Patented purslane: quickly soothes discomfort in blemish-prone skin and improves dryness and redness.

“Oil-absorbing factor” wild tea: helps balance oil and moisture and soothe oily, blemish-prone skin.

Visibly improves blemish-prone skin in 28 days³

For different blemish concerns, with a fresh finish.

Apply all over the face
After cleansing and toning in the morning and evening, take an appropriate amount of serum. Avoid the eye area, pat evenly over the face, and massage gently until fully absorbed.

Apply to specific areas
After cleansing and toning in the morning and evening, apply an appropriate amount of serum to blemishes until fully absorbed.

Layer with other products
After applying the serum, layer with other products to help with absorption during subsequent skincare.

Advanced acne-care combination suggestions:

• Pair lactic acid serum with the Soothing Moisturizing Special Cream to reduce sensitive-skin irritation and recurring sensitivity.
• Pair the Soothing Repair Freeze-Dried Facial Mask with lactic acid serum for immediate soothing and hydration and to strengthen the skin.
• Pair lactic acid serum with the Brightening Spot-Correcting Essence to fade acne marks and reduce dullness.

How to use: After cleansing and toning each morning and evening, apply an appropriate amount evenly to the face with gentle pats, avoiding the eye area. Massage gently until absorbed. During the day, use together with sunscreen. Use with other products in the Winona Soothing and Moisturizing range for better results.

Suitable skin types: The lactic acid essence has a gentle formula and can also be used by skincare beginners. It can be used on acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin for gentle acne care.

Use with other products: The lactic acid essence feels fresh and non-sticky, and can be paired with other functional products after absorption. Pairing it with Winona Special Care Cream may help reduce sensitivity and recurring sensitivity; with Soothing Repair Freeze-Dried Mask, it provides immediate soothing and hydration and helps strengthen the skin; with Brightening Spot-Correcting Essence, it may help fade acne marks and reduce dullness.

Quality testing method for the extract identified in the source as “酪胺提取物”; patent number: ZL202010361133.7.

Preparation method and use of an extract identified in the source as “酪胺提取物”; patent number: ZL201210263777.8.

Data source: an SGS test report. Instrument test results, satisfaction feedback, and dermatologist evaluation results (lesion count) were collected from 30 participants with sensitive skin after using the sample for 1 hour, 7 days, and 28 days. For reference only; actual results vary by person.