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ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“Mesoestetic Glycorepair formally known as Mesoestetic Purifying Glicogel is a unique gel cream, which stimulates epidermal renewal by eliminating dead surface cells helping to reduce imperfections, unify skin tone and improve skin texture.”
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
“Mesoestetic Glycorepair formally known as Mesoestetic Purifying Glicogel is a unique gel cream, which stimulates epidermal renewal by eliminating dead surface cells helping to reduce imperfections, unify skin tone and improve skin texture.”
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.
Anti-blemishGlycolic acidNot delivered
“Performing an oil-regulating action and acting as a prophylaxis against the appearance of blackheads the blend of active ingredients helps to even out skin texture, fighting hyperkeratosis and dilated pores.”
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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Glycolic acidWorks 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin + 2 moreWorks
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, propylene glycol.
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: isopropyl myristate, c13-14 isoparaffin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycolic acid~5.7–8.5%
- 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 acidAmmonium hydroxide~3.7–5.5%
Apricot kernel oil peg-6 esters~2.4–3.6%
Polyacrylamide~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC13-14 isoparaffin~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinIsopropyl myristate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractGlycerin~0.2–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolLaureth-7~0.1–0.3%
Bht~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Ammonium hydroxide, Apricot kernel oil peg-6 esters, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Isopropyl myristate, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Laureth-7, Bht, Parfum
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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.
| MesoesteticPurifying GlicogelYOUR PRODUCT | YEOUTHGlycolic Acid 30% Face Gel Peel | DermExcelGlycolic gel | Radiant gel | psaFOLLOW THE LIGHT Multi Acids & Vitamin C Radiance Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | — | $16.00 | $7.79 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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