Alpha Hydrox - Enhanced Lotion

Overall rating: 3.88 / 5
(based on 147 votes)

Recommended by 87% of visitors

Average price: $13.19

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I used this product for about a month (I wanted to give it time for my skin to pass what I thought was 'purging'). I think this is too intense for my skin, either that, or there are poor clogging qualities to this. The zits would dry up somewhat quickly but new ones sprouted almost daily. Finally decided to quit and go back to a BP face wash that (mostly) worked for me in the past.

Pros

  • Made skin soft, helped reduce some red marks. Really got rid of any deep under the skin pimples (small cysts). Made zits dry up fast.

Cons

  • Made me break out! I had tiny pimples everywhere. I figured this was purging but I was wrong.
  • moderate
  • for about a month
  • $ 15
  • I do not recommend using this treatment.


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My back acne is a lot more stubborn than the facial acne, but I'm optimistic that I'll see results soon with the AHA.

Pros

  • This gives an extra kick to the BP in the regimen.

Cons

  • Takes a little bit longer to dry than the BP, so getting dressed in the AM and PM is a bit longer than without the regimen, but I'll sacrifice sleeping in for clearer skin!
  • moderate
  • for about a week
  • $ 12
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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I have used this lotion for over 6 months, and I have seen a dramatic change in the overall appearance of my skin. I use it every night on my face and back. I have less acne and my skin just glows. It is definitely the best product that I have found.

Pros

  • prevents acne on face and back
  • makes skin feel so soft!

Cons

  • none
  • light
  • for a few months
  • $ 12
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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I am in love with this product and the 12% Glycolic Acid Souffle. I have tried many natural remedies like turmeric, honey, olive oil.. but this product is the only thing that seems to be working for my skin. I have only used this product for about 2.5 weeks, but I am already noticing a big difference in the appearance of my skin. It looks healthy, feels soft, and looks bright and even. Also, since my skin is improving, I'm finding that it takes a lot less time to apply my makeup. I no longer need heavy foundation AND powder to cover my red spots. Instead, I dust a few layers of loose powder on my face, and I am ready to go. The recommended time to use this product is about 8-10 weeks, and I have only used it for *about* 3. I will continue using this product since I am already seeing results. I hope they never discontinue this or the souffle because I will continue to use both of those products to maintain the illuminated, radiant skin that I have now.

Pros

  • combined w/ AHA souffle -> beautiful glowing skin
  • lightweight
  • absorbs easily, as long as you don't smear it on in large amounts
  • making my skin look much healthier and brighter
  • helps fade red marks left over from previous acne
  • gentle enough for dry skin
  • improving overall texture of my skin

Cons

  • tingling sensation on face that last about 10-15 min.
  • smell is a little strong
  • light
  • for a few weeks
  • $ 12
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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I'd used this for a couple of years as part of a regimen - salacylic acid wash in the am, followed by a light Benzoyl Peroxide coating or spot treatment as needed. At night another sal acid wash then the Alpha Hydrox. After a while, I thought my skin had cleared up, so I stopped. Big mistake. I'm going to order more of this product and start up again. There is a BIG difference.

Pros

  • reduces pimples and marks
  • helps to minimize wrinkles
  • Skin feels smoother/softer and looks brighter.

Cons

  • increase in pimples over the first week or so
  • moderate
  • for more than a year
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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As someone with extremely sensitive skin I was concerned about my skins reaction to the lotion, but it has been a pleasant surprise. Overall my skin is smoother and my scarring and red spots have faded. The lotion is super moisturizing but I have found it has been a trade off to having smoother skin. Some of the reviews have mentioned the stinging that comes with using the lotion initially, I would just use the product like you would any new potentially invasive product--gradually and carefully (i.e., using at night for the first 2 weeks then moving to twice daily, avoid sensitive areas such as under and around the eyes, around the nostrils and the lips).

Pros

  • Even skin tone, reducing scars and red marks from acne, minimal breakouts

Cons

  • During flareups still required additional spot treatment, some sensitivity to sun which required an added sensitive skin/SPF (aveeno) product during day
  • moderate
  • for a few months
  • $ 11
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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Great product (especially for the money). I usually buy department store products but they don't stand up against Alpha Hydrox. I used to use the oil free gel but the place that I buy it (Ulta) stopped carrying it the oil free. I switched the regular formula lotion and was worried that it would not work as well but that is not the case. It works just as well. I use Alpha Hydrox after I oil cleanse my face in the evening and in the morning I use a BHA (neutrogena) after I shower. I have an almost completely clear face. To be fair, I never had severe acne so I can't speak for how this would work for people that have it. All I know is that a lot of pesky blackheads and minor pimples are no longer a problem.

Pros

  • Removes red spots. Smooths Skin. Diminishes blackheads.

Cons

  • None so far.
  • for about a month
  • $ 8
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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Good basic skin care with a little extra for them people that have to have it. I buy the packages which makes it easier. I used it for 3 years then left it to try a couple others, due to excessive breakouts but found out they were due to stress caused hormones, and now have more scars due to taking longer to heal. I'm starting it again as soon as my order arrives.

Pros

  • Easy to use, less steps than other lines, skin is smoother and pores smaller, skin was clean.

Cons

  • Some overdrying if you don't use the moisturizer. The packageing I don't like putting back on the twist lids canisters. I wasnt looking for a miracle fix. Still had to use an extra acne product or use peroxide as a toner during break outs.
  • moderate
  • $ 23
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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I am 56 and use the entire line, my dd 15 uses the acne line and we are very satisfied

Pros

  • gets rid of dry skin, is used on dry to normal skin you need to use a moisturizer afterwards if it dries out your skin.

Cons

  • if you have oily skin and acne, use the Gel it works great, my dd has used everything on her face for acne and she uses the gel twice a day and her face is look great
  • moderate
  • for about a year
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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So far so good with this product. I don't understand why so many people are saying it burns, I do feel a very very very minor tingling sensation and my face feels a bit tighter but other then that it's all good. I suppose my skin isn't as sensitive as some people, so maybe it's different for everyone. I would recommend giving this product a try if you can find it, even if it doesn't work for you it's cheap so there's not too much of a loss.

Just for those who're curious: I have very minor acne at the age of 25, but in the past I had bad acne so I have a good deal of very faded scarring. This product has helped clear up a lot of the non-pitted scars and made the pores on my face much less visible. I can't really say how well this works for active acne, though.

Pros

  • Works well, helps clear skin and improve skin texture

Cons

  • smells terrible
  • light
  • for about a week
  • $ 15
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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