Works for
Anti-agingGlycolic acidWorks well
“This high strength AHA formula is designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and is ideal for oily or oily-prone skin with early 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.
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“This pore minimizing toner is formulated to exfoliate, clarify and help tighten pores.”
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
“8% Glycolic Acid: known to even skin tone, is a natural component of sugar cane that normalizes the skin’s exfoliation process refining the appearance of pore size and smoothing the look of fine lines and wrinkles as it retexturizes skin.”
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
“The hydroalcoholic solution contains 8% Glycolic Acid, an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), to exfoliate skin and target clogged pores and excess surface oil.”
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.
MoisturizingPropylene glycolNot delivered
“Achieve a refine and purified complexion with the NeoStrata Oily Skin Solution; a high strength Alpha Hydroxy Acid treatment that works as a toner to cleanse and hydrate oily and combination skin types.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.Medium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Alcohol denat.~24–36%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ammonium hydroxide~9.2–13.9%
Water~4.8–7.1%
Chlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Glycolic acid~2.1–3.2%
- 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 acidPolyquaternium-10~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Polysorbate 20~1–1.45%
Propylene glycol~0.55–1.3%
- 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 glycolTetrasodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Ingredient list view
Alcohol denat., Ammonium hydroxide, Water, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Glycolic acid, Polyquaternium-10, Polysorbate 20, Propylene glycol, Tetrasodium edta
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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.
| NEOSTRATAOily Skin SolutionYOUR PRODUCT | RéViveGlycolic Renewal Peel System | BioearthElementa Exfo Buffered Glycolic Acid 10% | TulaGet Toned Pro-Glycolic 10% Resurfacing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 69% | 68% |
| Price | $36.00 | — | $9.85−$26.15 | $46.00+$10.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Sodium Hyaluronate | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 8% TonerNo7 Glycolic Exfoliating Pads
Product summary
"NEOSTRATA - Oily Skin Solution" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Exfoliation
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (glycolic acid 3.10% - 4.70%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants).
Price
The product retails from 23.25£ up to 31.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 34.00$ up to 36.00$ in the United States and for 40.80CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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