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Beauty Pie DR GLYCOLIC HIGH-POTENCY PERFECTING & EXFOLIATING BODY LOTION
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Beauty Pie DR GLYCOLIC HIGH-POTENCY PERFECTING & EXFOLIATING BODY LOTION

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Exfoliation
Glycolic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“DR GLYCOLIC™ HIGH-POTENCY PERFECTING & EXFOLIATING BODY LOTION”
Source: Beauty Pie

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.

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~5.6–8.3%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Glycolic acid, Magnesium aluminum silicate
Works well

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic 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.

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~5.6–8.3%
Magnesium aluminum silicateEffect: LowMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation~1.2–1.8%
Evens skin tone
Side benefit · Glycolic acid
Works well

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid

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.

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~5.6–8.3%
Moisturizing
Side benefit the brand mentions · Cholesterol, Dimethicone + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“It’s fragrance-free, with Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Oil, Green Tea, Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Chamomile.”
Source: Beauty Pie

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, cholesterol.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

CholesterolKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.35–0.85%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.15–0.5%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.1–3.1%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~1.6–2.5%
Lanolin alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 8 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Glycolic acidAn 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 acidHigh~5.6–8.3%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.5%est.
Ammonium hydroxideHelps adjust the product pHMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine—Medium~1–1.45%est.
Lanolin alcoholHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinateA stable derivative of pectin and vitamin C. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Helps create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~0.2–0.75%est.
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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycolic acid~5.6–8.3%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneExfoliationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

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Ammonium hydroxide~3.8–5.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps adjust the product pH

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Glyceryl stearate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Propylene glycol~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Isoceteth-3
Not recognized
Sorbitan stearate~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine~1–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing
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Stearyl alcohol~0.9–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Polysorbate 80~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-40 stearate~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lanolin alcohol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Cholesterol~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A stable derivative of pectin and vitamin C. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Helps create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation

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Ceteareth-20~0.2–0.75%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Dimethicone~0.15–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Methylpropanediol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Opal ct
Not recognized
Quartz~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral. It does not have any confirmed benefit for the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycolic acid, Ammonium hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl stearate, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Sorbitan stearate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, Stearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Peg-40 stearate, Lanolin alcohol, Cholesterol, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Unknown, Quartz

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinmdpi.com
  4. 4
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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