Kitsch Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Face and Body Wash
Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“Formulated with 0.7% glycolic acid to gently exfoliate, remove dead skin cells, smooth rough/patchy texture, and promote brighter, more even-looking skin.”
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.
CleansingSodium palmate, Sodium shea butterate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Face and Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium cocoa butterate, sodium cocoate, sodium isostearoyl lactylate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmate, sodium shea butterate, sodium soyate) 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.
Anti-blemishGlycolic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreNot delivered
“Dual-use for face + body to treat bumps, congestion, and uneven tone from head to toe.”
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium palmate~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateSodium shea butterate~8.1–12.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium shea butterateSodium cocoate~3.4–5.1%
Sodium palm kernelate~3.5–5.2%
Glycerin~2.2–3.4%
- 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 GlycerinWater~1.8–2.7%
Sodium cocoa butterate~1.6–2.3%
Parfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycolic acid~1–1.5%
- 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 soyate~1.1–1.7%
Sodium isostearoyl lactylate~0.5–1.2%
Sodium chloride~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLauryl laurate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl laurateVitis vinifera seed oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCitric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTitanium dioxide~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideHamamelis virginiana extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAvena sativa kernel flour~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.35%
- 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 juiceRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractChromium oxide greens~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium gluconate~0.05–0.15%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Sodium palmate, Sodium shea butterate, Sodium cocoate, Sodium palm kernelate, Glycerin, Water, Sodium cocoa butterate, Parfum, Glycolic acid, Sodium soyate, Sodium isostearoyl lactylate, Sodium chloride, Lauryl laurate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Unknown, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Titanium dioxide, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Avena sativa kernel flour, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chromium oxide greens, Sodium gluconate, Iron oxides
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| KitschGlycolic Acid Resurfacing Face and Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | LANEIGEBalance Mode Rice Foaming Deep Cleanser | TypologyAnti-Blemish Body Wash — with 6% Glycolic Acid | PrequelGLEANSER + GLYCOLIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | $9.99 | $26.00+$16.01 | $20.90+$10.91 | $20.00+$10.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 13 | 2 of 13 | 2 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Bisabolol | Inulin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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