Works for
MoisturizingLactic acid ~0.1–0.4%, below the ~2% it needs + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“This double patent formula is all about restoring healthy nails as it hydrates, strengthens, and nourishes.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Glycolic acid, Lactic acidWorks 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: glycolic acid.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Glycolic acid, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate + 1 moreWorks 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glycolic acid, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate + 1 moreWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethyl acetate~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyl acetate~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nitrocellulose~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol/trimellitic anhydride copolymer~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to create a thicker and even product consistency and stabilize formulations. It might be irritating
More about Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol/trimellitic anhydride copolymerAcetyl tributyl citrate~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Acetyl tributyl citrateIsopropyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholSucrose acetate isobutyrate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hea ipdi isocyanurate trimer/polycaprolactone diol copolymer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycolic acid~0.55–1.3%
- 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 acidTris-hea ipdi isocyanurate trimer~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
N-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Etocrylene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.1–0.45%
Lactic acid~0.1–0.4%
- 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 acidHexanal~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malic acid~0.05–0.3%
Trimethylpentanediyl dibenzoate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fluorescent brightener 367~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphatePolyvinyl butyral~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.01–0.1%
Ci 15850~0.01–0.05%
Ci 60725~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Ethyl acetate, Butyl acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol/trimellitic anhydride copolymer, Acetyl tributyl citrate, Isopropyl alcohol, Sucrose acetate isobutyrate, Hea ipdi isocyanurate trimer/polycaprolactone diol copolymer, Glycolic acid, Tris-hea ipdi isocyanurate trimer, N-butyl alcohol, Etocrylene, Water, Lactic acid, Hexanal, Malic acid, Trimethylpentanediyl dibenzoate, Fluorescent brightener 367, Panthenol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Polyvinyl butyral, Ci 19140, Ci 15850, Ci 60725
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| Match | — | 30% | 18% |
| Price | — | $20.77 | $20.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Medium |
| 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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