glycolic acid
noun
gly·col·ic acid
(ˌ)glī-ˈkä-lik- 
variants
or glycollic acid
: an alpha hydroxy acid C2H4O3 found especially in unripe grapes and sugar beets and used especially in textile and leather processing and in skin-care treatments especially as an exfoliant
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Lactic and glycolic acids bring extra yet gentle exfoliating power to your routine, refining skin texture and stimulating collagen production.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
There’s glycolic acid to boost luminosity, hyaluronic acid to add hydration to your skin, red light therapy to boost collagen, and so much more to help create a radiance for your skin.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 July 2024
Key Ingredients: The non-comedogenic cream features a blend of retinol, glycolic acid, squalane, and shea butter to be effective, yet hydrating.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
Another expert favorite is the La Roche Posay Glycolic B5 Serum, which combines the exfoliating powers of glycolic acid and the barrier-strengthening benefits of vitamin B5 with kojic acid to diminish dark spots and even out skin tone.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
There’s glycolic acid to boost luminosity, hyaluronic acid to add hydration to your skin, red light therapy to boost collagen, and so much more to help create a radiance for your skin.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 July 2024
Key Ingredients: The non-comedogenic cream features a blend of retinol, glycolic acid, squalane, and shea butter to be effective, yet hydrating.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
Another expert favorite is the La Roche Posay Glycolic B5 Serum, which combines the exfoliating powers of glycolic acid and the barrier-strengthening benefits of vitamin B5 with kojic acid to diminish dark spots and even out skin tone.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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