Glytone

Glytone Lactic Acid Micropeel

Name: Glytone - Lactic Acid Micropeel
Brand: Glytone

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Exfoliation

Lactic acid

Works well

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: lactic acid.

Lactic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn 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)~4.2–6.3%

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · Lactic acid

Works well

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

Moisturizing

Side benefit · Lactic acid, Glycerin + 3 more

Works

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactic acid.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Lactic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn 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)~4.2–6.3%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.1–3.2%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%

Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~1.3–2%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.85–1.25%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Lactic acid

May help

This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Lactic acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn 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)~4.2–6.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

GlyoxalA preservative. Is a formaldehyde-releaser and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~4.2–6.3%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~3.7–5.6%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.85–1.25%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.35%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

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.45–1%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Lactic acid~4.2–6.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

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)

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Sodium citrate~3.7–5.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Propanediol~2.7–4.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.5–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydroxyacetophenone~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Isohexadecane~1.3–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Xanthan gum~0.95–1.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylyl glycol~0.85–1.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 80~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sorbitan oleate~0.45–1%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Sodium nitrate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Disodium phosphate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Polysorbate 60~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium phosphate~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Glyoxal~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Is a formaldehyde-releaser and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lactic acid, Sodium citrate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan oleate, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium nitrate, Disodium phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium phosphate, Glyoxal, Limonene

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	GlytoneLactic Acid MicropeelYOUR PRODUCT	Beauty DropsAHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling	Sanitas SkincareHydrating Brightening Solution	SUNDOUltimate AHA & BHA Renewal Solution
Match	—	67%	67%	66%
Price	$35.95	—	$32.00−$3.95	$14.28−$21.67
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 3	3 of 3	3 of 3
Key difference	—	Salicylic Acid	Niacinamide	Niacinamide
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	High
Drying alcohol	—	—	Contains drying alcohol	—
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Product summary

"Glytone - Lactic Acid Micropeel" is effective for: Exfoliation and Evens skin tone

This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 4.20% - 6.30%). 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. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.90%, glycerin 2.10% - 3.20% and lactic acid 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.