Glycolic Acid
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Summary
Works for
- Anti-aging
- Exfoliation
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
Irritancy risk
3
HighAn 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
Products with Glycolic Acid
Peter Thomas RothEven Smoother Instant Reveal Facial Peel|8 cotton swabsniacinamideadenosineglycolic acid +10 actives
Anti-aging Exfoliation +3
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Josie MaranTriple Hydroxy Resurfacing Liquidlactobionic acidazelaic acidglycolic acid +4 actives
Anti-aging Exfoliation +4
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La Roche-PosayEffaclar Dual Action Acne Face Wash With 4% Benzoyl Peroxidebenzoyl peroxideniacinamidecapryloyl salicylic acid +8 actives
Anti-blemish Cleansing +1
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Revision SkincareTone+ Correcting Pads™lactic acidglycolic acidkojic acid +5 actives
Exfoliation Evens skin tone +3
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CLEARSTEM SkincareSulfur SPOT&MASKniacinamideglycolic acidlactic acid +7 actives
Anti-blemish Anti-aging +3
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TrulyMatcha Face Scrubglycolic acidcocos nucifera oilglycerin +9 actives
Anti-aging Exfoliation +3
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Bigger than Beauty SkincareOvernight Sensation™ Hydrating Sleep Masklactic acidglycolic acidpanthenol +8 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +3
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Peach SlicesSuper Fade Discoloration Moisturizerniacinamidegluconolactoneglycolic acid +7 actives
Moisturizing Exfoliation +4
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Saint Jane BeautyPore Clarity Cleanserlactobionic acidsalicylic acidglycolic acid +8 actives
Cleansing Exfoliation +1
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MuradHydro-Dynamic Quenching Essenceglycolic acidureacyclopentasiloxane +10 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +4
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
Anti-aging
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneAcetyl GlucosamineAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skinHeptapeptide-15 PalmitateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinklesPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Exfoliation
Lactic AcidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome) RetinolTwo 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
Anti-blemish
Linoleic AcidAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged poresSalicylic AcidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)Retinyl PalmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect