exfoliator Archives – Beautiful With Brains

Is Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Liquid Glow Extreme 6% As Extreme As It Claims?

Gio — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:15:00 +0000

I wouldn’t call 6% glycolic acid “extreme”. My skin’s used to higher doses. But Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Liquid Glow Extreme 6% is one of the strongest glycolic acid exfoliant the brand makes. If you’re a teen or young adult – Nip + Fab’s target audience – and your skin’s still behaving as it […]

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The Best Glycolic Acid Exfoliants, Revealed! [2024]?

Gio — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 09:15:00 +0000

What are the best Glycolic Acid exfoliants? Pixi Tonic and The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution have put this exfoliating acid on the map – to the point where everyone wants to use it, no matter their skin type! I have clients with oily, acne-prone skin that think they’re missing out if they use […]

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Is Skinceuticals Retexturing Activator A Gentle Alternative To A 20% Glycolic Acid Peel?

Gio — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 01:15:00 +0000

Does Skinceuticals Retexturing Activator have the exfoliating power of a daily 20% glycolic acid treatment? If it’s true, it’s the answer to all our skincare prayers. 20% Glycolic acid exfoliates skin, reduces sun damage, and fades away dark spots and hyperpigmentation. But that high % is so harsh, it’ll strip your skin raw and irritate […]

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Are They Dupes?: Pixi Glow VS The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

Gio — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:15:00 +0000

I was so excited when I found a dupe for Pixi Glow. Bravura Revitalising Ginseng Toner with 5% Glycolic Acid was pretty much the same thing, only cheaper. Then, they ruined it: the price went up, the size went down… In the end, Pixi Glow turned out how to be the cheaper option! Then, The Ordinary […]

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Are These Glycolic Acid Pads Gentle Enough For Sensitive Skin, Too?

Gio — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:15:00 +0000

So, you want to jump on the glycolic acid bandwagon but all those horror stories of irritated, flaky skin are holding you back? I hear ya. Go overboard and your skin will pay the price. Think flaky, red, irritated skin. But when you get it right, the results are worth it. Skin that’s softer to […]

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Is Mandelic Acid The Best Exfoliant For Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin?

Gio — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Haven you given up on exfoliating acids because they ALWAYS irritate your skin? Would you like to jump on the glycolic acid bandwagon but are scared it’ll make your skin peel? Do you have sensitive, acne-prone skin and don’t know what the heck to use to exfoliate it without inflaming it even more? If you’ve […]

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