PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
The plant complex ensures skin remains comfortably hydrated, whilst regulating sebum production and helping to prevent the appearance of blackheads and acne.
glycolic acid
5.7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The plant complex ensures skin remains comfortably hydrated, whilst regulating sebum production and helping to prevent the appearance of blackheads and acne.
glycerin
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
isopropyl myristate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
c13-14 isoparaffin
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
Anti-aging
glycolic acid
5.7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
Exfoliation
glycolic acid
5.7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
The plant complex ensures skin remains comfortably hydrated, whilst regulating sebum production and helping to prevent the appearance of blackheads and acne.
glycolic acid
5.7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
.png?width=10&height=10&q=50&func=fit){kind=small}
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
glycolic acid
5.7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
propylene glycol
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Similar products & dupes
 Mesoestetic - Glycorepair Regenerating Gel |  YEOUTH - Glycolic Acid 30% Face Gel Peel Sponsored |  Jorgobé - AHA Glycolic Peeling Gel |  BYNACHT - Über Glow Gel Peeling AHA Travel Sizes |  CeraVe - Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin |  Replenix - Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream |  DermExcel - Glycolic gel | Radiant gel |  Q+A - Apple AHA Exfoliating Gel |  Glytone - Rejuvenating Cream 10 |  Exuviance - Performance Peel AP²5 |  Elizabeth Grant - Wonder Effect Glycolic Mask |  Kiehl's - Breakout Control Targeted Acne Spot Treatment | |
| Price | ||||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
57%
|
61%
|
61%
|
61%
|
60%
|
60%
|
60%
|
59%
|
59%
|
58%
|
58%
| |
| Key ingredients |
| Common: Other: | Common: Other: | Common: Other: | Common: Other:
| Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | Common: Other:
| Common: Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common: Other:
|
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycolic acid
5.7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
isopropyl myristate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Show more
Potential irritants
glycolic acid
5.7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
propylene glycol
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
glycolic acid
5.7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Ammonium hydroxide, Apricot kernel oil peg-6 esters, Polyacrylamide, Propylene glycol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Isopropyl myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Laureth-7, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Bht, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Parfum, Calendula officinalis extract
Sources
- Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
- Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Topical Preparations with 10% Hamamelis Distillate in a UV Erythema Test
- Anti-inflammatory activity of hamamelis distillate applied topically to the skin
- ASSESSMENT REPORT ON HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., CORTEX HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM ET CORTEX AUT RAMUNCULUS DESTILLATUM