Replenix Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream
Works for
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin toneGlycolic acidStrong evidence
“You'll see rejuvenated skin with fewer fine lines, less discoloration and improved texture and 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.
Anti-agingGlycolic acid, Ubiquinone + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Replenix features 90% polyphenol isolates to supply exceptional antioxidant protection, leading to a healthier and more youthful-looking complexion. Brand details”
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 acidStrong evidence
“Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream is a cosmetically elegant anti-aging formulation with 20% glycolic acid, designed to stimulate cellular turnover rate and reveal fresher, healthier, younger-looking skin.”
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 9 moreGood evidence
“The hydrating, lightweight and p H-balanced formula also works to reduce fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful-looking appearance.”
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:
glycerin, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl acetate + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 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~5.2–7.8%
- 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 acidC12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateAmmonium hydroxide~2.8–4.2%
Cyclopentasiloxane~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPolyacrylamide~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideCamellia sinensis polyphenols~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorella protothecoides extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Curcuma longa callus extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%
- 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~0.35–0.8%
- 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 palmitateCetearyl glucoside~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePhospholipids~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsUbiquinone~0.2–0.8%
- 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 UbiquinoneSqualane~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlyceryl stearate~0.15–0.65%
- 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~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateC13-14 isoparaffin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinLaureth-7~0.1–0.4%
Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansDimethicone~0.1–0.4%
- 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 DimethiconeSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.01–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ammonium hydroxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Camellia sinensis polyphenols, Chlorella protothecoides extract, Curcuma longa callus extract, Glycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Cetearyl glucoside, Phospholipids, Ubiquinone, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Dimethicone, Sodium benzoate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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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 20% Resurfacing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Lancer SkincareRetexturizing Treatment Cream | Dr. Bailey Skin CareGlycolic Acid Anti-wrinkle Face Cream 15 % | GlycolixElite Facial Cream 10% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $44.00 | $90.00+$46.00 | — | $37.00−$7.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Retinyl Palmitate | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | Low | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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- 5Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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