Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“AHA Exfoliating acid that weakens the connection between dead skin cells, speeding up the normal shedding process, improving skin texture and unclogging pores.”
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.
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“AHA Renewal Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
Anti-blemishGlycolic acidNot delivered
“Works to destroy bacterium that causes whiteheads and other 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 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~9.6–14.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~5–7.5%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinatePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.9–2.8%
Glycolic acid~1.2–1.7%
- 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 acidSodium hydroxide~0.45–1.05%
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropanediol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Glycolic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Propanediol
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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.
| endota spaAHA Renewal Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | PrequelGLEANSER + GLYCOLIC | SwisseGlycolic Acid 8% Brightening Gel Cleanser | NeocutisNeo-Cleanse Exfoliating Skin Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | $13.73 | $40.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Inulin | Allantoin | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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