Name: NEOSTRATA - Ultra Skin Smoothing Cream AHA 10
Brand: NEOSTRATA

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation
Moisturizing

Anti-aging

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This AHA/BHA gives the added benefit of being a powerful antioxidant to help protect skin against the visible signs of oxidative stress and make skin appear more youthful.

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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: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester.

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.

glycolic acid 4.2% - 5.1%

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

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.1% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

magnesium aluminum silicate 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

Evens skin tone

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Smooth everything over! This silky, lightweight texture-refining face moisturizer smooths the look of skin and helps create a more even tone.

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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.

glycolic acid 4.2% - 5.1%

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

What does the product description say?

Citric Acid found naturally in citrus fruits and is a powerful Alpha/Beta Hydroxy Acid (AHA/BHA) that has antioxidant and corrective antiaging effects, helping to minimize the visible signs of photodamage.

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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.

glycolic acid 4.2% - 5.1%

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

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Ultra Skin Smoothing Cream AHA 10

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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, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester

arginine 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethiconol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

glycerin 3.2% - 3.9%

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

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glycolic acid 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, 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

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.1% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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glycolic acid 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, 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

parfum 0.05% - 0.1%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.8% - 7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

glycolic acid 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, 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

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Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Peg-100 stearate, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid copolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Arginine, Sodium hydroxide, Glyceryl dilaurate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sorbitan stearate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Titanium dioxide, Steareth-21, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Cetyl palmitate, Triundecanoin, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbitan laurate, Dimethiconol, Tetrasodium edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum

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Key ingredients	acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester glycolic acid +5 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester glycolic acid +2 more Other: bisabolol butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: glycolic acid arginine Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone	Common: glycolic acid cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed wax +2 more	Common: glycolic acid dimethiconol +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum acetyl hexapeptide-38 +1 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin Other: camellia oleifera leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: glycolic acid cyclopentasiloxane +1 more Other: ceramide np borago officinalis seed oil +1 more	Common: glycolic acid cyclopentasiloxane +1 more Other: palmitoyl hexapeptide-19 butyrospermum parkii butter +8 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin +1 more Other: dimethicone hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans +2 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin +1 more Other: dimethicone hyaluronic acid +1 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester dimethiconol +1 more Other: niacinamide butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +5 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl maleate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Exfoliation

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Moisturizing

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