glymed+ DAILY SKIN CLARIFIER for sensitive skin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
Phytic Acid
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf ExtractLow
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A weak match for sensitive skin; the products alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 normal skin with sensitivity due to phytic acid and saccharum officinarum extract, which provide mild chemical exfoliation that may exacerbate sensitivity. Lemon fruit extract and yeast extract offer antioxidant activity but lack sufficient humectants and emollients for optimal hydration and barrier support.
- The formulation is safe for your normal skin with sensitivity as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients, minimizing the risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use your exfoliant PM once a week to help with redness and irritation. Start slowly and only increase frequency if your skin feels happy and comfortable.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toner , but always before your moisturizer . This ensures the product absorbs properly into the skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin without rubbing . Let it absorb for a minute before moving on.
- Since your skin is sensitive , apply the exfoliant on completely dry skin for the best tolerance. This helps prevent any extra stinging or discomfort.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area .
Questions and answers
Why is Glymed+ Daily Skin Clarifier a weak match for sensitive skin?
This exfoliant treatment is a weak match because it offers chemical exfoliation that may exacerbate sensitivity, and it lacks sufficient hydrating and softening ingredients to support your skin barrier. An exfoliant treatment for this skin needs soothing ingredients for redness, along with strong hydrating and skin-repairing components to keep the skin calm and comfortable.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a poor fit for sensitive skin?
The phytic acid and sugar cane extract in this exfoliant provide chemical exfoliation that may trigger redness and irritation on sensitive skin. Because this product lacks sufficient hydrating and skin-softening ingredients to support the skin barrier, a suitable product for this skin type needs soothing antioxidants, strong hydrating agents, and skin-repairing ingredients to calm redness without causing irritation.
What does Licorice Root Extract do for sensitive skin?
Licorice root extract helps calm redness and ease irritation on sensitive skin through its natural soothing properties. It is unlikely to cause trouble when used as directed, though very safe use is best to avoid any unwanted reactions.
Pharmaceutical Biology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
What does Phytic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Phytic acid is generally used in chemical peels and formulations to help brighten dark spots and manage uneven skin tone. For sensitive skin, a product of this type needs to include calming and soothing ingredients to minimize any potential irritation.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2016Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2019
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This exfoliant treatment goes in your evening routine once a week. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients, gentle hydrators, and skin barrier supporters to keep sensitive skin calm and comfortable.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
This exfoliant treatment may be too harsh to use alongside retinol on sensitive skin, as it provides chemical exfoliation that can easily worsen redness and irritation. If you still choose to use them together, apply retinol on alternate nights or ensure your routine includes soothing ingredients and rich moisturizers to properly support your skin barrier.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
This exfoliant is a weak match for sensitive skin, so you should start using it just once a week to see how your skin reacts. A product of this type needs gentle exfoliating ingredients paired with plenty of hydrating and soothing ingredients to keep sensitive skin calm and comfortable.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This exfoliant treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on sensitive skin because it lacks heavy, pore-blocking ingredients. However, it may cause irritation or redness on reactive skin due to its chemical exfoliants. This skin type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and rich emollients to protect the moisture barrier.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2015A 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, 2020Combining 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, 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, 2025Topical application of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Sophora japonica flavonoid-rich fractions individually and in combination significantly increased the wound healing rate and reduced oxidative stress compared to wound and Nolaver-treated groups.
Molecules, 2023L-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, 2021Encapsulation 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, 2025Aziderm cream, Neostrata Pigment Lightening Gel, and an arbutin 5% formulation significantly reduced skin pigmentation in healthy female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 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
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