Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAdenosine, Glycolic acid + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Containing 3% AHA (glycolic acid), 0.45% BHA (salicylic acid) and 30% birch extract, this mild exfoliator helps remove dead skin cells, improve wrinkles and deeply moisturize skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, glycolic acid, niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Salicylic acid + 2 moreStrong evidence
“An innovative peeling moisturizer that dissolves stubborn layers of dead skin cells while replenishing the skin with moisture.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid, salicylic acid.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Niacinamide + 12 moreStrong evidence
“An innovative peeling moisturizer that dissolves stubborn layers of dead skin cells while replenishing the skin with moisture.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, pantolactone.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Glycolic acid, Niacinamide + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, niacinamide, salicylic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Salicylic acid + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Betula alba juice~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethicone~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeTromethamine~2.3–2.8%
Glycolic acid~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidCetearyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcohol1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.9%
Glycereth-26~1.1–1.3%
Niacinamide~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolBeeswax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxPolysorbate 60~0.4–0.6%
Glyceryl stearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePanthenol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPeg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a gel-like product texture
More about Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 etherSalicylic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSorbitan stearate~0.3–0.55%
Peg-100 stearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.45%
Peg-2m~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinIsohexadecane~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneAllantoin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSucrose distearate~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePolysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleatePantolactone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactonePhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extractActinidia chinensis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit extractAlchemilla vulgaris extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractArnica montana flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractPotassium laurate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Potassium laurateBht~0.15–0.25%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractIngredient list view
Water, Betula alba juice, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Glycolic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Beeswax, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl stearate, Panthenol, Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether, Salicylic acid, Sorbitan stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Peg-2m, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Isohexadecane, Allantoin, Sucrose distearate, Xanthan gum, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Adenosine, Polysorbate 80, Disodium edta, Sorbitan oleate, Pantolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Potassium laurate, Bht, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract
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| A'PIEUGlycolic Acid CreamYOUR PRODUCT | AbibGreen LHA Pore Pad Clear Touch | Colleen Rothschild BeautyWeightless Moisturizer | MedicubeZero Pore One Day Cream Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 75% | 75% | 72% |
| Price | $10.07 | $17.40+$7.33 | — | $3.48−$6.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"A'PIEU - Glycolic Acid Cream" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids in a high total concentration (glycolic acid 3.00% - 4.50% and glycolic acid 22.00% - 33.00%). This is a strong peel. It removes the top layer of the dead skin cells, revealing a "fresher" skin. It can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. But we recommend to use this product with caution to avoid over-exfoliation (no more than 1-2x a week). Over-exfoliation can seriously damage your skin barrier and lead to sensitivity and even trigger pigmentation issues.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.70%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.85% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Price
The product retails for 1199.99KSH in Kenya, from 17.00A$ up to 25.00A$ in Australia and from 12.30$ up to 17.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4
- 5Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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