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glymed+ DAILY SKIN CLARIFIER for combination skin

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glymed+ DAILY SKIN CLARIFIER

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  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ConcerningSafety

A weak match for combination skin; the products alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate exfoliation for your combination skin, as phytic acid and saccharum officinarum extract help smooth texture and manage oily shine.
  • Lemon fruit extract and other fruit extracts provide mild chemical exfoliation, but the formula lacks sufficient humectants to adequately hydrate drier areas of your combination skin.

How to apply

  • Use this exfoliant product in your PM routine starting once a week, then increase frequency carefully if your skin feels fine.
  • Apply this exfoliant step after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and wait a minute before layering.
  • Apply the exfoliant to clean, dry skin to help control your oily shine comfortably.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

Questions and answers

Why is GlyMed+ Daily Skin Clarifier a weak match for combination skin?

This exfoliant treatment offers moderate smoothing for oily shine, but it lacks enough moisture-attracting ingredients to properly hydrate the drier areas of your combination skin. To work well for this skin type, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide and propolis or zinc PCA to provide balanced moisture and regulate oiliness without irritation.

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a poor fit for combination skin?

This exfoliant is a weak match for combination skin because it lacks sufficient hydrators to comfort drier areas while managing oily shine. An exfoliant for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to provide balanced moisture without causing dryness.

What does Licorice Root Extract do for combination skin?

Licorice root extract helps calm redness and balances uneven tone on combination skin. It also protects skin from everyday stress and reduces irritation, making it a soothing addition to your routine.

Experimental Dermatology, 2015Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2010

What does Phytic Acid do for combination skin?

Phytic acid helps brighten dark spots, smooth skin texture, and balance moisture for combination skin. It also acts as an antioxidant to help protect the skin from everyday environmental stress.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2011Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

Apply this treatment in the evening as part of your nighttime routine. Combination skin needs products that provide both gentle exfoliation and plenty of hydrating ingredients to keep drier areas comfortable.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

Using this exfoliant treatment with retinol may easily dry out or irritate your combination skin, so it is best to alternate nights rather than using them together. Combination skin of this type needs soothing hydrators and gentle moisture-locking ingredients to prevent dryness while balancing oil.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

Start by using this exfoliant once a week in your evening routine, and carefully use it more often only if your skin tolerates it well and sees good results. Because this product is a weak match for combination skin, it needs extra hydrating ingredients to comfort drier areas while managing oily shine.

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This exfoliant treatment is unlikely to clog pores on combination skin, but it may cause breakouts or purging as it helps clear out buildup. Because it lacks enough hydrating ingredients for dry areas, a product of this type needs added gentle moisture and soothing plant extracts to keep combination skin balanced.

Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015

  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015

  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025

  • L-ascorbic acid 10% plus phytic acid 2% serum significantly reduced the pigmentation index of solar lentigines compared to a vehicle control in 30 healthy subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2011

  • Chemical peels using 35% glycolic acid, 20% salicylic-10% mandelic acid, and phytic acid reduce acne scores by 70.55%, 74.14%, and 69.7% respectively, and significantly decline the postacne hyperpigmentation index in Asian patients with mild to moderate acne.

    Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2019

  • A topical facial emulsion containing 10% glycolic acid, 2% phytic acid, and a soothing complex significantly improved skin hyperpigmentation, texture, and tone homogeneity from week 4 through week 12 in American female volunteers with Fitzpatrick skin types II-VI.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

  • A non-hydroquinone topical formulation (SKNB19) improved hyperpigmentation by 28.5% in patient self-assessment and 27% in independent reviewer assessment compared with 4% hydroquinone in 18 adult subjects, while showing significantly less irritation and better tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020

  • Encapsulation of alpha arbutin in an optimized ethosomal gel significantly improved skin melanin reduction, moisture content, and elasticity in human volunteers compared to conventional formulations.

    Heliyon, 2023

  • Combining a home-based radiofrequency device and arbutin cream reduced mMASI scores by 25.6% and melanin index by 22.8% at 8 weeks compared to baseline in 38 participants.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Ingredients

Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Phytic Acid, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract Algae Extract, Yeast Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Lemon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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