Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“This product is: an elevated resurfacing treatment for the body”
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.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acidWorks well
“Josh Rosebrook's Body Acid Serum is blended in a silky hydrating base that is a potent synergistic medley of acids that gently exfoliate to remove dead cell build-up, smooth skin texture, and promote even skin tone.”
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.
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“Josh Rosebrook's Body Acid Serum is blended in a silky hydrating base that is a potent synergistic medley of acids that gently exfoliate to remove dead cell build-up, smooth skin texture, and promote even skin tone.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: chondrus crispus extract, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Glycolic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Carica papaya leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilChondrus crispus extract~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSodium hyaluronate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateWater~1.7–2.6%
Glycolic acid~1.2–1.8%
- 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 acidDisteardimonium hectorite~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePolyglyceryl-2 isostearate~0.95–1.4%
Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateTriisostearyl citrate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilPersea gratissima oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilCarica papaya leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.3–0.75%
Camellia sinensis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractPelargonium graveolens flower water~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePhenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Chondrus crispus extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Water, Glycolic acid, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Triisostearyl citrate, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Carica papaya leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Unknown, Pelargonium graveolens flower water, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Josh RosebrookBody Acid SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautyGlow Baby Body Peel | JLo BeautyTighten + Tease Resurfacing Body Serum with AHAs | OARS + ALPSSuperfoliant Body Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 49% | 46% |
| Price | $50.00 | — | — | $17.99−$32.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Josh Rosebrook - Body Acid Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (glycolic acid 1.30% - 1.90%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants).
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 2.50% - 3.80% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Josh Rosebrook" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 50.00$ 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 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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