glymed+ DAILY SKIN CLARIFIER for oily skin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
Phytic Acid
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf ExtractLow
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A weak match for oily skin; the products alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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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- Offers moderate exfoliation for your oily skin due to phytic acid and saccharum officinarum extract, which help smooth texture and manage oiliness. Retinyl palmitate and ascorbic acid provide some antioxidant benefits but may pose a mild irritation risk for your skin.
- The blend of fruit extracts and licorice root extract offers additional benefits for shine control, though stronger seboregulating ingredients are not present.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant product as part of your PM routine once a week. Start slowly and build up frequency only if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and let it absorb fully. Avoid any harsh rubbing to keep your skin calm.
- Apply the exfoliant directly onto completely dry skin to get the best balance and results. Clean, dry skin helps the product work evenly.
- Always avoid the delicate eye area when applying. Be sure to use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily while using exfoliating acids.
Questions and answers
Why is Glymed Plus Daily Skin Clarifier a weak match for oily skin?
This exfoliant treatment is a weak match for your oily skin because it lacks stronger ingredients that control oil and manage shine, and it may pose a mild irritation risk. To properly fit oily skin, a product of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and ferulic acid that control sebum production and address enlarged pores, combined with soothing extracts and ceramides to support skin barrier function without causing breakouts.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a poor fit for oily skin?
This exfoliant is a weak match for your oily skin because retinyl palmitate and ascorbic acid may pose a mild irritation risk. A product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and ferulic acid to control excess oil and manage shine comfortably without irritation.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2011
What does Licorice Root Extract do for oily skin?
Licorice root extract helps calm redness and soothe irritation while keeping oily skin balanced and clear. It is unlikely to clog pores and may help reduce blemishes and unwanted dark spots over time.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2010
What does Phytic Acid do for oily skin?
Phytic acid helps clear active acne and fades post-acne dark spots while smoothing oily skin. A product of this type needs acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or mandelic acid to properly manage breakouts and uneven tone on oily skin.
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This exfoliant treatment goes in the evening routine. For oily skin, this type of product needs stronger oil-controlling and pore-clearing ingredients to effectively manage shine and texture.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
It is unlikely to be a good idea to use this exfoliant with a retinol product, as both ingredients can easily over-dry and irritate your oily skin. If you still choose to use them together, apply this treatment first on clean skin, let it absorb completely, and follow with your retinol on a separate night rather than stacking them at the same time.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start using this exfoliant once a week in your evening routine, as this lets you test your skin's tolerance. If your skin handles it well without irritation, you may carefully use it more often.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores, but it may pose a mild irritation risk for oily skin. Oily skin generally needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients and soothing plant extracts to keep pores clear and calm.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Retinyl palmitate ethosomal hydrogel reduced non-inflammatory and total acne lesion counts significantly better than marketed tretinoin while improving tolerability with minimal skin irritation in patients with acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021Retinyl palmitate-loaded non-ionic lamellar liquid crystalline systems provided a significant reduction of orbicular wrinkles in human volunteers compared to systems without retinyl palmitate.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2011A vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer improved fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, tone, texture, dryness, firmness, and clarity across various body sites compared to a no-treatment group over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013Combining 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, 2015Licochalcone 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, 2015Bioactive 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, 2025L-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, 2011Chemical 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, 2019A 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, 2021A 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, 2020Encapsulation 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, 2023Combining 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
Why other products fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
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.
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