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Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream Replenix

Replenix - Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

97 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM
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  • User questions
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  • Scientific sources
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Where to buy?

Starting at $42.00
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In stock 3/20/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Exfoliation
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-oxidation

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
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."
From: Dermstore

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
ascorbyl palmitate
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
ubiquinone
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
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."
From: Dermstore

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"You'll see rejuvenated skin with fewer fine lines, less discoloration and improved texture and tone."
From: Dermstore

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

See a mistake?

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
ubiquinone
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopheryl acetate
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
glycolic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
polyacrylamide
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
curcuma longa root extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 purified water Plain old water
2 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
3 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 ammonium hydroxide
5 cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
6 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
7 stearyl alcohol An emollient that helps soften the skin
8 polyacrylamide Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
9 green tea Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
10 polyphenols, The ingredient is not recognized
11 chlorella protothecoides
12 algae
13 ) extract, The ingredient is not recognized
14 curcuma longa (plant stem cells) callus 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
15 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
16 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.
17 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.
18 cetearyl glucoside Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
19 phospholipids Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
20 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
21 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.
22 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
23 peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
24 c13-14 isoparaffin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
25 laureth-7 Helps oil and water mix together
26 hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
27 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
28 sodium benzoate A preservative
29 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
30 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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Scientific Sources

  • Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
  • Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
  • Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
  • Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
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