L'Occitane Amande Sublime Almond Resurfacing Body Serum with 5% AHA
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid, Glycolic acidWorks well
“What it is: A multitasking body serum with five percent AHA and hyaluronic acid to exfoliate and moisturize for visibly smoother, plumper, and more radiant 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, lactic acid.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“What it is: A multitasking body serum with five percent AHA and hyaluronic acid to exfoliate and moisturize for visibly smoother, plumper, and more radiant skin.”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Lactic acid, Glycolic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Lactic acid, Glycolic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinLactic acid~3.5–5.2%
- 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 acidMethylsilanol mannuronate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycolic acid~2–3.1%
- 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~1.7–2.5%
Parfum~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.1–1.7%
- 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 oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidXanthan gum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMethylpropanediol~0.4–0.9%
Levulinic acid~0.3–0.75%
Arginine~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSodium levulinate~0.3–0.7%
Panthenol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBisabolol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about Bisabolol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolSodium benzoate~0.15–0.5%
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coumarin~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rose ketones~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanillin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Lactic acid, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Glycolic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Xanthan gum, Methylpropanediol, Levulinic acid, Arginine, Sodium levulinate, Panthenol, Bisabolol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Pinene, Rose ketones, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin
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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.
| L'OccitaneAmande Sublime Almond Resurfacing Body Serum with 5% AHAYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautyGlow Baby Body Peel | Renee RouleauSmoothing Body Serum | Geek GorgeousSmooth Out Liquid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | $60.00 | — | — | $39.99−$20.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Allantoin | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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