Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid Serums, Cleansers & Creams

What is Glycolic Acid?

Glycolic acid is naturally derived from sugarcane and is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA). AHA's are water soluble which means that they can be quickly neutralised on the skin with a splash of water if necessary. Glycolic is best known for its skin smoothing and acne-fighting properties. It has the smallest molecule out of all the AHA's and it is therefore the most effective at penetrating the skin.

Which skin types is Glycolic Acid best for?

Glycolic Acid boasts multiple benefits for different skin types and is therefore a great all-rounder ingredient to use. If you have sensitive skin, you may find that glycolic acid irritates your skin. If this is the case, we recommend that you try Lactic acid or Mandelic acid as these are gentler.

What are the main benefits of Glycolic Acid?

  • Gently exfoliates
  • Smooths your skin's texture
  • Minimises bacterial growth
  • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
  • Reduces and fades dark spots
  • Helps to treat acne

    How to use Glycolic Acid?

    Glycolic acid makes your skin sensitive to sunlight so it's best to use this AHA as part of your evening skincare regime. If no irritation occurs, you can use Glycolic Acid up to 5 times a week however we recommend that you use it consistently 2 to 3 times per week for the best long-lasting results.

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    Pestle and Mortar Exfoliate Glycolic Acid TonerPestle and Mortar Exfoliate Glycolic Acid Toner
    Pestle and Mortar Exfoliate Glycolic Acid Toner

    This gentle yet effective Glycolic Acid toning lotion evens out skin tone, brightens the complexion and tightens pores. The formulation has a free acid value of 6.8% and a pH of 3.8, leaving skin brighter, toned...

    £25.00
    iS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180mliS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180ml
    iS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180ml

    This clear, lightweight cleansing gel is powerful yet gentle enough for hypersensitive skin. Formulated with a balance of bio nutrients, antioxidants and mild resurfacing ingredients that thoroughly cleanse without stripping essential natural oils.

    £48.00
    iS Clinical Active Serum 30mliS Clinical Active Serum 30ml
    iS Clinical Active Serum 30ml

    A fast acting, results-orientated formula that offers a multitude of benefits with long-term results.

    £141.00
    iS Clinical Active Serum 15ml vialiS Clinical Active Serum 15ml
    iS Clinical Active Serum 15ml

    A fast acting, results-orientated formula that offers a multitude of benefits with long-term results.

    £88.00
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 30mliS Clinical Brightening Serum 30ml
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 30ml

    This lightweight and concentrated serum safely brightens skin with a hydroquinone-free and paraben-free formula that gently resurfaces skin and provides long-term visible improvements.

    £138.00
    iS Clinical Brightening Complex 30ml
    iS Clinical Brightening Complex 30ml

    Featuring an innovative blend of proprietary and safe brightening ingredients, alongside pharmaceutical grade botanicals, this unique formula safely and effectively treats hyperpigmentation whilst also hydrating and delivering antioxidant benefits to skin. 

    £151.00
    Environ Focus Care Moisture+ Alpha Hydroxy Night CreamEnviron Focus Care Moisture+ Alpha Hydroxy Night Cream
    Environ Focus Care Moisture+ Alpha Hydroxy Night Cream

    This resurfacing AHA cream restores a smoother, softer appearance and feel to the skin.

    £45.00
    iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Travel Size 60mliS Clinical Cleansing Complex Travel Size 60ml
    iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Travel Size 60ml

    This clear, lightweight cleansing gel is powerful yet gentle enough for hypersensitive skin. Formulated with a balance of bio nutrients, antioxidants and mild resurfacing ingredients that thoroughly cleanse without stripping essential natural oils.

    £25.00
    Dermalogica Daily Glycolic Cleanser bottleDermalogica Daily Glycolic Cleanser
    Dermalogica Daily Glycolic Cleanser

    From £28.00 £35.00 20% offsaving
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    Green VOTARY Brightening Hyaluronic Serum - Narcissus and AHAs bottleVOTARY Brightening Hyaluronic Serum - Narcissus and AHAs
    VOTARY Brightening Hyaluronic Serum - Narcissus and AHAs

    This brigtening Facial serum contains Glycolic Acid and Hyaluronic Acid to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, revealing a fresh, dewy complexion.

    £94.00
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 15mliS Clinical Brightening Serum 15ml
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 15ml

    This lightweight and concentrated serum safely brightens skin with a hydroquinone-free and paraben-free formula that gently resurfaces skin and provides long-term visible improvements.

    £83.00
    Eneomey Perfect Body 15Eneomey Perfect Body 30
    Eneomey Perfect Body 30

    Help reduce loss of elasticity and improve the quality, texture and tone of your skin with Eneomey's Perfect Body 30. Offering a dual firming and resurfacing action, this body lotion will help firm skin prone...

    £74.00
    Eminence Organic Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel 5%
    Eminence Organic Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel 5%

    Eminence Organic Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel 5% available from Face the Future. Eminence Organic Skincare products are free of parabens, animal by-products, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, harmful colourants and fragrances, mineral oils, petroleum...

    £46.00
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Daily Pads XXLNip+Fab Glycolic Daily Pads XXL
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Daily Pads XXL

    £15.96 £19.95 20% offsaving
    Eneomey Soft CleanserEneomey Soft Cleanser
    Eneomey Soft Cleanser

    Gently cleanse your skin and remove unwanted impurities with Eneomey's Soft Cleanser. Formulated with Glycolic Acid, this gentle cleanser purifies your skin, leaving it feeling radiant, soft and smooth.

    £44.00
    Eneomey Purify Masque 10Eneomey Purify Masque 10
    Eneomey Purify Masque 10

    In just 2 minutes, Eneomey's Purify Masque 10 helps to remove dead skin cells, excess sebum and regulates combination and oily skin types for tighter pores and a refined skin texture.

    £41.00
    Frank Body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion 140mlFrank Body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion 140ml
    Frank Body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion 140ml

    £14.00 £17.50 20% offsaving
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub tubeNip+Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub

    £10.36 £12.95 20% offsaving

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    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Extreme XXL Pad tubNip+Fab Glycolic Fix Extreme XXL Pads - 100 Pads
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Extreme XXL Pads - 100 Pads

    £18.36 £22.95 20% offsaving
    Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 for Combination Acne-Prone Skin tubeBioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 for Combination Acne-Prone Skin
    Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 for Combination Acne-Prone Skin

    £16.00 £20.00 20% offsaving
    Proto-col Hydrating Collagen Toning MistProto-col Hydrating Collagen Toning Mist
    Proto-col Hydrating Collagen Toning Mist

    Restore and refresh skin with this light toning mist. With a combination of Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid, this toner softens and hydrates skin, as well multi-tasking as a cooling mist throughout the day.

    £14.95
    Eneomey Stim Renew 30Eneomey Stim Renew 30
    Eneomey Stim Renew 30

    Help diminish the visible effects of ageing with Eneomey's Stim Renew 30. Formulated with powerful fruit acids and Glycolic Acid, this skin renewing night cream has been developed to smooth wrinkles, re-densify and firm mature...

    £57.60 £64.00 10% offsaving
    White product and the box of ALLSKIN MED AHA Retexturising SerumALLSKIN MED AHA Retexturising Serum
    ALLSKIN MED AHA Retexturising Serum

    A retexturising and smoothing serum with a high concentration of glycolic, lactic, citric and shikimic acids delivered in a gradual release system with additional skin hydrators and soothers that enable excellent exfoliation with minimal irritation.

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    Proto-col Microdermabrasion 20mlProto-col Microdermabrasion 20ml
    Proto-col Microdermabrasion 20ml

    Reveal a brighter and more youthful complexion with this blend of diamonds and pearls alongside Glycolic Acid. This handy 20ml tube can go with you on your travels and holidays, so you can always have...

    £12.95
    COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner bottleCOSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
    COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

    A clarifying toner made with AHAs and BHAs to gently exfoliate dull skin and remove dead skin cells for a clearer, brighter and smoother complexion.

    £15.99 £21.00 24% offsaving
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Body Cream tubeNip+Fab Glycolic Fix Body Cream
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Body Cream

    £9.71 £12.95 25% offsaving
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub Extreme tubeNip+Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub Extreme
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub Extreme

    £11.96 £14.95 20% offsaving
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Glow Tonic 6% bottleNip+Fab Glycolic Glow Tonic 6%
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Glow Tonic 6%

    £18.36 £22.95 20% offsaving
    Eneomey Perfect Body 15Eneomey Perfect Body 15
    Eneomey Perfect Body 15

    Eneomey's Perfect Body 15 leaves the skin smooth and even, with a soft, silky feel. Working to moisturise the superficial layers of the skin, this body milk tones the dermis and firms skin tissue.

    £56.00
    Eneomey Purify CleanserEneomey Purify Cleanser
    Eneomey Purify Cleanser

    Eliminate impurities while helping to reduce sebum production with Eneomey's Purify Cleanser. This face and body cleanser acts in a similar way to a facial peel thanks to its high concentration of Glycolic Acid, which...

    £53.00
    Proto-col Microdermabrasion 60mlProto-col Microdermabrasion 60ml
    Proto-col Microdermabrasion 60ml

    Reveal a brighter and more youthful complexion with this blend of diamonds and pearlsalongside Glycolic Acid. This product has an innovative double action approach to removing dead skin cells and promoting cellular turnover for beautiful, glowing...

    £32.95
    Q+A Glycolic Toner 100mlQ+A Glycolic Toner 100ml
    Q+A Glycolic Toner 100ml

    Rejuvenate your complexion with Q+A Glycolic Toner which provides gentle exfoliation to leave your skin looking and feeling silky-smooth.

    £5.52 £8.50 35% offsaving
    Eneomey Purify GelEneomey Purify Gel
    Eneomey Purify Gel

    Eliminate impurities while reducing sebum production and the appearance of imperfections with Eneomey's Purify Gel. Thanks to its unique and innovative formula, this purifying gel helps to clear the skin, refine texture and reduce blackheads.

    £42.00

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