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Glycolic Acid Serum.

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Glycolic Acid Serum
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About this product

A 10% glycolic acid exfoliating serum designed to chemically exfoliate and improve skin texture with soothing aloe extracts.

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The Guru Index verdict

79%

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What the gurus are saying

Dermatologists praise it as an effective, budget-friendly chemical exfoliant with a long wear time and pleasant texture that leaves skin luminous. The main complaints are the dropper applicator (which users replace with a pump) and the risk of triggering cold sores. Gurus recommend cautious use, especially for those prone to cold sores or dry skin.
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Key actives & flags

Vitamin CNiacinamideHyaluronic acidSalicylic acid (BHA)AHAVitamin E

Full ingredients

Aqua/​Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, PEG/​PPG/​Polybutylene Glycol-8/​5/​3 Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycolic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Isononyl Isononanoate, Linalool, Geraniol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Eugenol, Parfum/​Fragrance, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Xanthan Gum, Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine, Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol

Every take, in full

What the gurus are saying.

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"L'Oreal Glycolic Acid Serum is a gentle exfoliant that can be used depending upon your budget and availability. Exfoliation can be done maximum once in a week if you have dry skin then you can do it once or twice in a month not more than that."
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"I use this one by L'Oreal. I always switch the dropper with a pump. If you have cold sores beware it can make your cold sores come out with a vengeance so I would approach very cautiously, but I like to exfoliate my lips with an exfoliating acid and not a physical scrub because I've always found it causes more layers of dead skin that I end up wanting to pick with my mouth and ends up being a bigger disaster."
All 2 takes from Dr. Shereene Idriss
Fall Nighttime Skincare Routine: Face & Body! | Dr. Shereene Idriss
"I use this one by L'Oreal. I always switch the dropper with a pump. If you have cold sores beware it can make your cold sores come out with a vengeance so I would approach very cautiously, but I like to exfoliate my lips with an exfoliating acid and not a physical scrub because I've always found it causes more layers of dead skin that I end up wanting to pick with my mouth and ends up being a bigger disaster."
Glycolic Acid vs. Salicylic Acid: Is it for Your Skin Type & Concern? | Dr. Shereene Idriss
"L'Oreal has their glycolic acid Serum at 10 percent. It has a long play time. It is honestly kind of expensive for 33 bucks for just glycolic acid, but it is a beautiful basic glycolic acid serum. I do like it because it goes a long way. I like the texture and it gives your skin a nice sheen. It also has aloe extracts in it which helps a little bit for soothing benefits. I hate the dropper."
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