Alpha Hydrox : AHA Souffle (Glycolic Acid - 12%)

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Water, Glycolic Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Stearic Acid, PEG 40 Stearate, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polysorbate 60, Steareth 2, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein (Peptides), Green Tea Extract, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum, PVM/MA Decadene Crosspolymer, Imidazolidinyl Urea, BHT.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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January 6, 2008

Pros:

I've struggled with acne for 15 years. Dan's regimen cleared me, but left me too dry which made my fine lines look worse. This product has both kept me clear and improved my skin tone - without BP. "Initial purge" easily controlled with BP.

Cons:

Don't like the smell - but it's not bad. Applying too much can cause red patches.

Wish I knew about this 15 years ago!! Helps for acne, and for fine lines and skin tone.
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August 22, 2007

Pros:

It works

Cons:

It stings for the first few days, you may break out more until you get used to it.

clears my skin and makes it smoother and less red. pimples heal faster, and red marks are disappearing! I didn't have an initial breakout.
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October 4, 2010

Pros:

It works
Doesn't clog my pores

Cons:

Expensive
Small jar

I love this stuff. I've been using it for about a month 1-2 times a day on my face, and my skin is so bright and even now. I use it along with the Ambi Even and Clear Fade cream, and it's diminishing my acne marks. It doesn't clog my pores, and it doesn't sting. It's a bit pricey, and the jar is small but you don't need to use much.
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February 2, 2011

Pros:

- a little goes a long way
- feels soft on freshly washed skin
- is helping clear up my old post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from previous acne
- evening out overall skin tone
- gives me a natural glow
- skin feels much softer and healthier

Cons:

- some might think that jar seems unhygienic because you have to dip your fingers in it
- strong smell
- tingles when applied to skin but feeling goes away in about 15 min. (for me)

I have tried several products for clearing up and evening out my skin which still had evident signs of 'red marks', or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I am on Claravis (Isotretinoin/Accutane), starting my 5th month, so that is helping with the actual acne, but Claravis does not do much to fade red marks. I have been applying the souffle every night for about 2.5 weeks and have seen a noticeable difference already. Some red marks have faded, but there are still about 5 or 6 on my face that need to be cleared up. The recommended time to use this product in order to see maximum results is about 8-10 weeks, but even if I see results by that time I will continue to use this product. I just love the way that it makes my skin looks. My skin looks so healthy now.
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August 21, 2007

Pros:

works great, cheap, a little goes a long way.

Cons:

you may have to order it online because it's hard to gind in stores.

works great! my skin is fair, sensitive, & acne prone. even when my skin was "blemish free" it always felt congested & on the verge of a breakout. i was slightly hesitent to begin using this because of the rumored "initial purge". and there was one. for the first few weeks my skin was purging all the gunk in my congested skin. i had enlarged pores & a handful of new blemishes. (but even through that purge my previous acne scars were lightening dramatically) & let me tell you the initial breakout was SO worth it. since it cleared & haven't had a single blemish. my skin is clear, soft, & even toned. my skin hasn't been even toned since i hit puberty! (i'm 22) i will continue to use it every night. a little goes a looong way. the small amount that was stuck in the cap lasted me 2-3 days alone. oh also, reading some other reviews on other websites some people seem to think this is a moisturizer. & it's not. you definitely need to use a moisturizer over it. (& it's in the dire
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January 9, 2015
AHA souffle

One of the best AHA product out there. Clears and even skin tone out. Also comes in a tube instead of a jar now, which is much more hygienic! Cheapest place to get this is iHerb, [Removed] for 10$ off and free shipping

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March 5, 2012

Pros:

Feels great on the skin
Absorbs quickly
Results within a few days
A little goes a long way

Cons:

Unpleasant smell
A little pricey
Not available in most stores
Comes in a jar

I tried this out of desperation. I have tried just about everything to control my adult acne. I had to stop my Retin-A regimen when I got pregnant with my son. After pregnancy, my skin was back to where it was before I began the Retin-A. After pregnancy, my skin got super sensitive and even the lowest dose of Retin-A was causing more harm than good on my skin. Enter Alpha Hydrox. My pores began to shrink after 2 days of use. Pores began unclogging after the first use. I don't think it is a miracle cream (I still have acne) but I definitely see an improvement in my skin.
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November 20, 2008

Pros:

creamy, light weight, no harsh smells

Cons:

none so far

i bought this product for the glycolic acid, once i first used it the consistency really scared me because it felt soo creamy.. like it would be really greasy. and clog my pores... no clogging as of yet
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May 21, 2012

Pros:

Absorbs quickly
Moisturizes well
Not greasy
Keeps skin clear and glowing

Cons:

Have to order online
Small amount
Can sting a bit, might not work for highly sensitive skin

This stuff is fabulous! Definitely not for a first time AHA user, and possibly not for the sensitive skinned. It stings a bit on application, especially the first few times, but I still didn't find it to irritate or dry my skin. It moisturizes very well, absorbing into the skin quickly and without a greasy feel. I started off using this every night, but since the container is so small, I began alternating between this and the Enhanced Lotion(which is too thick for me during the day anyways). I've seen great progress in not only my acne, but also my overall skin tone and glow. Will be using this for many years to come.
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January 29, 2010

Pros:

smoother skin, fades mark, reduces acne, a more "glowing" complexion

Cons:

it may sting a little, but its so worth itttt

ive only used it for about a week and its been amazing so far, i hope i just didnt jinx myself.. but i did have a little purging on the pimples that were already going to come out but it has been healing and i am just excited for what is to come.. my skin texture just looks alot better and pimples that were taking forever to heal are moving a long at a faster pace! so try itttt! i definitely recommend
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