NATURIUM Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% for dry skin
Glycolic Acid
Fruit Acids
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract FruitAverage
- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 dry skin due to the presence of glycolic acid, which can be drying, with limited humectant action from glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to counteract this effect.
- While the product provides general skincare benefits like hydration and cleansing, these are not directly relevant or supportive for your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The formulation is safe for your dry skin as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant as part of your PM routine once a week, increasing slowly to twice a week if your dry skin tolerates it well. Always remember to apply SPF every morning to protect your newly smoothed skin.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but always before your rich moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and let it absorb for a minute. Avoid rubbing to prevent any irritation on flaky areas.
- Apply the product directly to dry clean skin to ensure the best possible tolerance for your dry type. This helps address flaky patches without causing extra stress.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before your very first use. Do not mix this with other strong acids or retinoids on the same night.
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
How well does Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10% work for dry skin?
This product offers moderate exfoliation for your dry skin using glycolic acid, though it can be drying because it has limited moisture-attracting ingredients to balance it out. While it is safe and does not have harsh ingredients, dry skin needs products rich in soothing hydrators, skin barrier supporters like ceramides or niacinamide, and nourishing ingredients like propolis, peptides, or bifida ferment to truly thrive.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for dry skin?
Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin help provide some hydration, though this exfoliant can still be drying on dry skin. To fit dry skin better, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients, skin barrier supporters like ceramides, niacinamide, or peptides, and rich hydrators to nourish and prevent irritation.
What does Glycolic Acid do for dry skin?
Glycolic acid helps smooth and soften dry skin by speeding up the shedding of older surface cells. Because it can also cause the skin to lose more moisture, dry skin needs extra hydrating ingredients like glycerin or hyaluronic acid alongside it to keep the skin comfortable.
What do Fruit Acids do for dry skin?
Fruit acids help clear away dead flakes to leave dry skin feeling smoother and softer. They may also improve moisture retention and strengthen the skin barrier against irritation with regular use.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997Skin Research and Technology, 2013
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This exfoliant goes in the evening routine once a week. Products of this type need stronger moisturizing ingredients and extra hydration to properly care for dry skin.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to avoid using this exfoliant and retinol at the same time, as combining them may cause excessive dryness and irritation on dry skin. To use both safely, apply them on alternate nights or use the exfoliant in your morning routine and retinol at night.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start using this exfoliant once a week in your evening routine, and if your dry skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you may carefully use it more often. This product needs richer hydrating and soothing ingredients to properly comfort dry skin.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, as its formula lacks heavy or pore-clogging ingredients. However, it may cause mild tingling since it uses glycolic acid, which requires gentle hydration to keep dry skin comfortable.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A 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, 2017Repeated 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
Why other products fit dry skin better
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019
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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