Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Retinyl palmitateWorks well
“Glycolic Acid 10% Resurfacing Peel”
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.
CleansingPolysorbate 20Can be harsh
“Glycolic acid non-abrasively sloughs away dead skin and pore-clogging impurities as it moisturizes and removes dirt.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Hamamelis virginiana water + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycolic acid~5.9–8.8%
- 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 acidHamamelis virginiana extract~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAmmonium hydroxide~2.7–4.1%
Hamamelis virginiana water~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPolysorbate 20~1.6–2.4%
Phospholipids~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsRetinyl palmitate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbyl palmitate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateUbiquinone~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneDisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Menthol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Acetone~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Imidazolidinyl urea~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaIngredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Ammonium hydroxide, Hamamelis virginiana water, Polysorbate 20, Phospholipids, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ubiquinone, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Menthol, Acetone, Imidazolidinyl urea
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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.
| ReplenixGlycolic Acid 10% Resurfacing PeelYOUR PRODUCT | Glycolix, TopixGlycolix 10% Cleansing Pads | Colleen Rothschild BeautyGlycolic Acid Peel Pads with Blue Agave | Glycolix15% Cleansing Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 61% | 59% |
| Price | $34.50 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Lactic Acid | — |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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