Peter Thomas Roth 3% Glycolic Acid Cleanser

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

glycolic acid
arginine

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$32.50

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Size: 250 ml

3% Glycolic Acid Cleanser

£32.50

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Size: 250 ml

3% Glycolic Acid Cleanser

£32.50

Out of stock

Size: 250 ml

3% Glycolic Acid Cleanser 250ml

£32.50

In stock

Size: 250 ml

3% Glycolic Acid Cleanser

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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What does the product description say?

"3% Glycolic Acid Cleanser"

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WIMJ summary for cleansing

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, sodium laureth sulfate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laureth sulfate

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
cocamidopropyl betaine	HIGH
lauryl glucoside	HIGH
peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"This alpha hydroxy acid exfoliator helps to slough away dead and dulling cells, improving the look of pores, fine line and uneven skin tone while promoting a smooth, bright, clear canvas for the rest of your skin care regime."

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"This all-purpose, oil-free, anti-aging, exfoliating cleanser contains a gentle dose of glycolic acid to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging."

Beautylish

WIMJ summary for exfoliation

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
sea salt	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Cleansing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 83/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
sodium laureth sulfate
propylene glycol
glycolic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
sodium laureth sulfate Works as a foaming cleansing agent	9.8% - 14.7%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	3.6% - 5.5%
glycolic acid 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	2.8% - 4.2%
cocamidopropyl betaine Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen	2.8% - 4.2%
lauryl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together	1.5% - 2.3%
allantoin panthenol	1.2% - 1.8%
arginine 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	0.9% - 1.4%
peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides Helps dissolve other ingredients	0.5% - 1.2%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	0.4% - 0.95%
peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate	0.2% - 0.75%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.1% - 0.5%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.1% - 0.35%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.05% - 0.25%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.05% - 0.2%
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Key ingredients	glycolic acid arginine	Common: glycolic acid Other: salicylic acid lactic acid +4 more	Common: glycolic acid Other: glycerin cocamidopropyl betaine +3 more	Common: glycolic acid Other:	Common: glycolic acid Other:	Common: glycolic acid Other: niacinamide lactic acid +6 more	Common: glycolic acid Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +5 more	Common: glycolic acid Other: gluconolactone benzophenone-4 +1 more	Common: glycolic acid Other: salicylic acid mannitol +5 more	Common: glycolic acid Other: lactic acid glycerin +10 more	Common: glycolic acid Other: salicylic acid capryloyl salicylic acid +6 more
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Potential Irritants	cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +5 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? glycol stearate Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +10 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? +3 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? +2 more	methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? methylchloroisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? disodium cocoamphodiacetate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? aesculus hippocastanum seed extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? ci 14700 Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +17 more	mandelic acid Has skin benefit? sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? cucumis melo fruit extract Has skin benefit? glyceryl undecylenate Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-4 Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? tea-lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? peg-7 glyceryl cocoate Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +8 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +6 more	citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? ci 17200 Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? ananas sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? isostearyl isostearate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? +17 more	menthol Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-betaine Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? cellulose acetate Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? +35 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more