NATURIUM Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% for oily acne-prone skin
Glycolic Acid
Fruit Acids
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract FruitHigh
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few products fit it even better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 high suitability for your oily skin due to the presence of glycolic acid and glycerin, which provide keratolytic action and humectant action respectively, addressing your acne, blemishes, and breakouts, and oiliness or shiny skin.
- The high concentration of glycolic acid offers excellent exfoliation for smoothing texture and improving skin tone, promoting resurfacing and pore clarification.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant as part of your PM routine once a week to start, increasing frequency only if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but before your final moisturizer step.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the product directly onto clean, dry skin for the best results against breakouts.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and always use a daily SPF since exfoliating makes skin more sensitive to the sun.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers consistently praise this gel for its ability to smooth uneven texture and brighten dull complexions without causing excessive dryness, often noting it works well for acne-prone and aging skin. While many find it gentle enough for regular use, the gel texture is frequently described as slightly tacky or sticky upon application, requiring a moment to settle before layering other products.
Highlights
Improves texture Mostly Mentioned
- “makeup goes on smoothly”
- “skin looked clearer and brighter”
- “softens skin significantly”
- “creates a smooth base”
Brightens complexion Often Mentioned
- “brighter complexion”
- “radiant looking results”
- “fresher brighter skin”
- “glowy finish”
Gentle, non-drying Sometimes Noted
- “non irritating”
- “creamy texture”
- “gentle enough for every day”
- “moisturizes as well”
Helps acne/pores Sometimes Noted
- “keeps skin clear”
- “helps with congestion”
- “pores look smaller”
Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
- “feel a little bit tacky”
- “leaves sort of a smooth film”
- “takes a few seconds to absorb”
- “slightly sticky residue”
Tingling sensation Rarely Noted
- “little tingle”
- “slight stinging sensation”
- “active sensation on application”
- “bit of a bite”
Too strong Rarely Noted
- “not a starter glycolic”
- “strong exfoliant”
- “careful with sensitive skin”
- “can be irritating if overused”
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Questions and answers
What makes Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This product is a great fit because its high concentration of glycolic acid helps clear pores and smooth out rough texture on oily skin. It also includes glycerin to keep your skin hydrated while addressing breakouts, with a very low risk of irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycolic acid and glycerin make this exfoliant a great fit for oily acne-prone skin because they help clear pores and smooth texture while keeping skin balanced. The high concentration of glycolic acid provides deep exfoliation to address breakouts, while glycerin helps maintain moisture without feeling heavy.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
What does Glycolic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycolic acid helps clear acne-prone skin by reducing pimples and soothing breakouts. It exfoliates the surface to keep pores clear and leaves the skin feeling smooth.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Dermatologic Surgery, 2014
What do Fruit Acids do for oily acne-prone skin?
Fruit acids help clear out clogged pores and smooth the surface of oily, acne-prone skin. They gently lift away dead skin cells to reduce breakouts and keep your skin looking fresh.
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant goes in your evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Start using it once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you may carefully use it more often.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliant with retinol by alternating nights to help prevent irritation on your oily acne-prone skin. Using both in the same routine may be too strong for your skin barrier.
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 if your skin tolerates it well and you see good results. It is unlikely to cause irritation for your oily skin because it lacks harsh ingredients.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant is a great fit for oily acne-prone skin because glycolic acid clears out pores and glycerin keeps skin balanced without clogging. It helps smooth texture and address breakouts with a very low risk of irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene showed no hindrance compared to adapalene monotherapy and provided benefits in reducing complications in 25 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A combination of dermapen and glycolic acid peel significantly decreased acne scar grades and resulted in higher patient satisfaction compared to either monotherapy in 30 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Fermented bilberry extract improved wrinkle depth, skin smoothness, roughness, firmness, elasticity, antioxidant capacity, and complexion evenness compared to a placebo in 66 subjects over 84 days.
Nutrients, 2024Topical application of oil-in-water creams containing wild bilberry leaves extract and seeds oil produced significant beneficial effects on the skin of healthy human volunteers.
Antioxidants, 2021Bilberry fruit extract incorporated into chitosan-based hydrogels demonstrated antioxidant, anti-hyaluronidase, and anti-tyrosinase activities, supporting their potential use in topical anti-aging preparations.
Antioxidants, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract Fruit, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Lemon Fruit Extract, Sugar Maple Extract, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Tocopherol
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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