Works for
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“15% Glycolic Acid Helps smooth dry, rough skin while enhancing clarity and skin tone.”
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.
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Glycolic Acid is known to exfoliate the skin, enhance turnover and regenerate the skin’s surface appearance.”
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.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This high strength yet lightweight lotion is formulated with Glycolic Acid to reduce the visible signs of aging.”
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.
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Lotion Plus”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, cholesterol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycolic acid~5.6–8.4%
- 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 acidPropylene glycol~3.4–5.2%
- 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 glycolAmmonium hydroxide~2.7–4.1%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCholesterol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolDimethicone~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePetrolatum~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPalmitic acid~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlyceryl stearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePeg-40 stearate~0.2–0.8%
Isopropyl palmitate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCetyl alcohol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSorbitan stearate~0.1–0.4%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateStearamidopropyl dimethylamine~0.05–0.2%
Isostearic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidTetrasodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Propylene glycol, Ammonium hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-40 stearate, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, Isostearic acid, Tetrasodium edta
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| NEOSTRATALotion PlusYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueiD™: Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+™ + Active Cartridge Concentrate for Pores & Uneven Texture | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $44.54 | $41.00−$3.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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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.
- 1
- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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