Works for
Anti-agingGlycolic acid, Lactic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Lactic and glycolic acid exfoliate and refine the skin to diminish fine lines, discoloration and wrinkles while algae, amino acids and chlorophyll brighten, nourish and strengthen.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic acid.
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.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acid, Lactic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Lactic and glycolic acid exfoliate and refine the skin to diminish fine lines, discoloration and wrinkles while algae, amino acids and chlorophyll brighten, nourish and strengthen.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, lactic 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: glucosamine hcl.
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.
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
“Lactic and glycolic acid exfoliate and refine the skin to diminish fine lines, discoloration and wrinkles while algae, amino acids and chlorophyll brighten, nourish and strengthen.”
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, lactic acid.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Lactic acid + 6 moreWorks
“Lactic and glycolic acid exfoliate and refine the skin to diminish fine lines, discoloration and wrinkles while algae, amino acids and chlorophyll brighten, nourish and strengthen.”
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:
glucosamine hcl, glycerin.
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: chondrus crispus extract, prunus armeniaca kernel oil.
Anti-blemishGlycolic acidNot delivered
“Decongesting microcomedones refines pores and leave the skin smoother and clearer.”
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana water~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterGlycerin~3.6–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinGlycolic acid~2.7–4.1%
- 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 acidLactic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidChondrus crispus extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilHydrolyzed soy flour~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mannitol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolSorbitol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCocos nucifera fruit juice~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucosamine hcl~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclHydrolyzed actin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium glucuronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calcium gluconate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateSodium chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAlcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholIngredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Glycerin, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Chondrus crispus extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Hydrolyzed soy flour, Mannitol, Sorbitol, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Glucosamine hcl, Hydrolyzed actin, Sodium glucuronate, Calcium gluconate, Sodium chloride, Alcohol
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| ARCONAGentle SolutionYOUR PRODUCT | Renee RouleauPro Results Power Serum | BootsIngredients Alpha Hydroxy Acid Serum | FacileClear Serum | |
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| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $62.00 | $55.50−$6.50 | — | $38.00−$24.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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