SOBEL SKIN Rx 30% Glycolic Acid Peel Concentrate
Works for
Anti-agingGlycolic acidWorks well
“Key Features Fades discoloration including melasma and sun spots Visibly brightens tone, fades fine lines and reduces acne A potent, professional-grade acid peel that retexturizes without irritation Chamomile, Calendula, Cucumber and Witch Hazel calms, soothes and helps reduce inflammation Paraben-, fragrance, and cruelty-free Encourage brighter and clearer skin with Sobel Skin Rx 30% Glycolic Acid Peel Concentrate.”
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
“30% Glycolic Acid Peel Concentrate”
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.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acidWorks well
“Key Features Fades discoloration including melasma and sun spots Visibly brightens tone, fades fine lines and reduces acne A potent, professional-grade acid peel that retexturizes without irritation Chamomile, Calendula, Cucumber and Witch Hazel calms, soothes and helps reduce inflammation Paraben-, fragrance, and cruelty-free Encourage brighter and clearer skin with Sobel Skin Rx 30% Glycolic Acid Peel Concentrate.”
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-blemishGlycolic acidNot delivered
“Over time, the benefits build to visibly shrink pores and fine lines while also fading the look of stubborn melasma, sun spots and acne.”
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Galactoarabinan, Sodium pca + 3 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": galactoarabinan, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol + 1 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~6.2–9.3%
- 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 acidEthoxydiglycol~3.6–5.4%
Galactoarabinan~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanSodium pca~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium hyaluronate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHamamelis virginiana water~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterAlcohol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractGlycerin~0.15–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Galactoarabinan, Sodium pca, Sodium hyaluronate, Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| SOBEL SKIN Rx30% Glycolic Acid Peel ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | The Purest SolutionsExfoliating Facial Peeling AHA %10 + BHA %2 | Dr Dennis GrossExclusive Peels for Glowing Skin | Make BeautyACID PHASE AHA Exfoliating Liquid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Retinol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SOBEL SKIN Rx - 30% Glycolic Acid Peel Concentrate" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (glycolic acid 6.20% - 9.30%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.55%, sodium hyaluronate 1.50% - 2.20%, sodium pca 2.00% - 3.10% and galactoarabinan 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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