Works for
Anti-agingGlycolic acid, Magnesium aluminum silicateWorks well
“The advanced formulation of this premium firming lotion hydrates and moisturizes to help keep skin soft and supple, making it one of the best anti aging creams in the SkinMedica line.”
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 acidWorks well
“SkinMedica's GlyPro Daily Firming Lotion hydrates and exfoliates dull, damaged skin to promote a renewed, radiant texture.”
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, Cyclopentasiloxane + 6 moreWorks
“This advanced formulation helps hydrate and moisturize to keep skin soft and supple.”
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.
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, cetyl alcohol.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glycolic acidWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycolic acid~5.1–7.7%
- 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 acidGlycerin~3.6–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~2.8–4.2%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneIsohexadecane~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCyclohexasiloxane~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneCaffeine~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineC12-15 alkyl lactate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCeresin~0.95–1.4%
Sorbitan stearate~0.5–1.2%
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractJania rubens extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.4–0.9%
- 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 DimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~0.35–0.85%
- 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~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSteareth-2~0.3–0.75%
Stearyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholDimethicone peg-7 cocoate~0.15–0.7%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateAmmonium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caffeine, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Cetyl alcohol, Ceresin, Sorbitan stearate, Olea europaea leaf extract, Jania rubens extract, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Steareth-2, Stearyl alcohol, Dimethicone peg-7 cocoate, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Ammonium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| SkinMedicaGlyPro Daily Firming LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceSkin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA | NaturiumThe Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion | ObagiMedical KeraPhine Body Smoothing Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 67% | 67% |
| Price | — | $32.00 | $14.39 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Anhydroxylitol | Beta-Glucan |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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