Replenix Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream

Name: Replenix - Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream
Brand: Replenix

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

glycolic acid
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
camellia sinensis leaf extract
cetearyl alcohol
cyclopentasiloxane
dimethicone
glycerin
hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans
phospholipids
squalane
ubiquinone
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FULFILLED

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"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."

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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW
ubiquinone	LOW

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"You'll see rejuvenated skin with fewer fine lines, less discoloration and improved texture and tone."

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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW

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WIMJ summary

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

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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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
squalane	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

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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).

The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ubiquinone	HIGH
camellia sinensis leaf extract	MEDIUM
tocopheryl acetate	LOW

Potential irritants

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Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
glycolic acid
ammonium hydroxide
polyacrylamide

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
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	5.9% - 7.2%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate 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	4.1% - 5.1%
ammonium hydroxide Helps adjust the product pH	3.1% - 3.8%
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	2.4% - 3%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	2% - 2.4%
stearyl alcohol An emollient that helps soften the skin	1.7% - 2.1%
polyacrylamide Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together	1.5% - 1.8%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	1.2% - 1.4%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
chlorella protothecoides	1.1% - 1.4%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
curcuma longa root extract A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant	0.7% - 1%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.6% - 0.9%
tocopheryl acetate 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.	0.55% - 0.8%
ascorbyl palmitate 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.	0.45% - 0.7%
cetearyl glucoside Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture	0.45% - 0.7%
phospholipids Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product	0.45% - 0.65%
ubiquinone 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	0.45% - 0.65%
squalane 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.	0.45% - 0.65%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.4% - 0.6%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.4% - 0.6%
c13-14 isoparaffin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency	0.25% - 0.5%
laureth-7 Helps oil and water mix together	0.25% - 0.45%
hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.35%
dimethicone 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	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.1% - 0.25%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.2%
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