Gluconic Acid
In 10 skincare routines
Summary
Works for
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
- Exfoliation
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
Irritancy risk
2
MediumA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Products with Gluconic Acid
CosMedixPrep & Reset Dual-Sided Lactic Acid Exfoliating Facial Padsniacinamideretinyl palmitatelactic acid +7 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +4
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TulaClarifying Tonicniacinamidelactic acidglycerin +8 actives
Moisturizing Exfoliation +4
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La Peau EssentielleLift Bakuchiol Miracle Creamsalicylic acidbakuchiolanhydroxylitol +11 actives
Anti-aging Exfoliation +4
Fragrance
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Hada laboAHA + BHA Mild Peeling Lotiongluconic acidtranexamic acid
Exfoliation Evens skin tone +3
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colibri skincareExfoliate BoosterVitamin Csalicylic acidlactic acid +5 actives
Exfoliation Evens skin tone +4
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Purito SEOULClear Code Superfruit Cleansersalicylic acidcryptomeria japonica leaf extractgluconic acid +9 actives
Cleansing Exfoliation +1
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Indie LeeAHA Exfoliating Tonerniacinamideglycolic acidlactic acid +3 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone +4
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MEDIHEALTHE I.P.I Brightening Ampoule Maskniacinamidelactobionic acidcapryloyl salicylic acid +21 actives
Moisturizing Anti-oxidation +4
Fragrance
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BellflowerPineapple PHA Peeling Tonertripeptide-1copper tripeptide-1glycolic acid +6 actives
Moisturizing Exfoliation +4
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Rohto MentholatumObagi Active Base Clear Cleansingoligopeptide-24Mineral oilgluconic acid +6 actives
Cleansing Exfoliation +1
Fragrance
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Scientific sources
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Anti-aging
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Anti-oxidation
TocopherolPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itselfAzelaic AcidIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
Exfoliation
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneRetinolTwo steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating