Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“Glycolic Acid 10 AHA serum”
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.
Anti-agingGlycolic acidWorks well
“This formula also provides anti-wrinkle and brightening care for healthy and radiant skin.”
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.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acidWorks well
“Offers excellent wrinkles reduction and brightens up skin tone to create healthy radiant skin.”
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.
MoisturizingArginineWorks
“This multifunctional serum with 10% glycolic acid minimizes the appearance of scars, improves skin elasticity and provides hydration and 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:
arginine.
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: arginine.
Anti-blemishGlycolic acidNot delivered
“Serum with glycolic acid for problem skin Cos De Baha Glycolic Acid 10 AHA Serum is ideal for skin prone to acne.”
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycolic acid~5.9–8.9%
- 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 acidPropanediol~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolArginine~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about Arginine1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractThymus vulgaris extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aspalathus linearis extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Propanediol, Arginine, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Aspalathus linearis extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Cos De BAHAGlycolic Acid 10 AHA serumYOUR PRODUCT | Puca Pure&CareNight Peeling 20% Acid PHA+AHA Serum | NaturiumMulti-Bright Advanced Serum | be the skinBHA+ Pore Zero Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 73% | 71% | 71% |
| Price | $10.63 | — | $18.00+$7.37 | $11.04 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: INNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine AHA + BHA Texture & Pore SerumInstitut Esthederm Intensive Face Peeling Serum
Product summary
"Cos De BAHA - Glycolic Acid 10 AHA serum" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (glycolic acid 5.90% - 8.90%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run.
- Humectants (arginine 2.50% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 19.00A$ in Australia and for 10.63$ 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4
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