Alpha Hydrox : Enhanced Lotion (10% Glycolic Acid)

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Water, Glycolic Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, PEG 40 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Laurate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Myristyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Cellulose Gum, Sorbic Acid (A Preservative), BHT, Imidazolidinyl Urea.

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

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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November 26, 2007

Pros:

My skin looks and feels great, and this stuff is easy to use and moisturizing.

Cons:

Hard to find.

I've had only one new pimple in the last two months (after years of bad skin), and my red marks are clearing up nicely. I used to think I had oily skin and needed to use harsh products and wash a lot...then I just got fed up, and started using nothing but this product...I noticed a difference after two days and I haven't broken out since I started using it. If BP seems to be making your skin worse, try this instead...you may be aggrevating your acne like I was.
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June 17, 2007

Pros:

It made my blackheads disappear, thats the only good thing about this product.

Cons:

It made my pores big & when i got a pimple it just got bigger. Breakout alittle. Made my face very oily.

I won't prefer it if you have combination & acne-prone skin like me. I'm goig to try the Alpha Hydrox AHA Souffle 12% Glycolic AHA. It got lots of good reviews from people with the same kind of skin like me.
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January 3, 2013

Pros:

Inexpensive compared to other glycolic acid products.

Improves skin texture and evens out tone. In my experience, it almost 'flattens' my skin, so that any budding acne zits are not raised bumps, but just tiny pink marks. Much less painful and conspicuous.

Helps to fade red marks.

Helps to get rid of acne.

Anti-aging (apparently).

Very moisturising.

Cons:

Can take a while for your skin to build up a tolerance, just like with BP. For some people, it can sting a little and cause redness, but keep at it!

Don't get in eyes.

Can increase skin's sensitivity to sun, so you still need a sunscreen during the day after using AHA at night.

I wrote a review of this around 6 months ago, in which I said that I wouldn't recommend loading this on like a moisturiser. Now that I've used it for this amount of time, my skin has become tolerant to it and I do indeed apply a generous amount. I still think it's better viewed as a 'treatment' - I wouldn't recommend getting it very close to eyes or on lips, and it's a good idea to wash your hands afterwards. No longer makes me go red, and I now use it every night!
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October 30, 2008

Pros:

none

Cons:

Burns and makes me break out.

waste of money.
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May 31, 2008

Pros:

clears clogged pores, way less drying/peeling vs. salicylic acid, helps preserve acid mantle of skin

Cons:

can be a little drying in sensitive areas of the face (near mouth. Use more sparingly, less frequently here.

My skin just feels better when I use this! I am not clear yet, but this is really helping. My primary problem is clogged pores, so applying this on my face FIRST, prior to spot treating with BP, seems to work better than doing BP first. I also apply sunscreen/moisturizer afterwards. I have also used Lac-Hydrin 5, and that is milder AHA than this, but the lotion is also heavier which I don't like as much but it can be helpful when you want a little extra moisturizing. This product works much much better than salicylic acid for me because it is less drying. When I used salicylic, my face peeled a lot and spots took a loooong time to fade. I also want to try Alpha Hydrox's lightening lotion, which contains both AHA and hydroquinone to fade brown spots.
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July 2, 2007

Pros:

Works very well with BP to clear up cysts, blackheads, etc. quicker than BP alone.

Cons:

Stings! Takes getting used to even if you've used the Neutragena lotion with AHA

I've only used this with BP and it definately clears up visible acne faster than BP alone. I use it all over my face with BP at night, and on my worst skin areas with BP during the day. However, it does sting and takes getting used to.
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May 21, 2012

Pros:

Gentle on face, neck, and chest
Very moisturizing
Didn't irritate skin or cause breakouts
Fairly cheap

Cons:

Too heavy for day time use
Have to order online

I started using this moisturizer after I had been using the Alpha Hydrox Foaming Cleanser for about two or three months. I had originally been using the Oil Free(also 10% AHA) but had been wanting to find something that gave me the AHA without having to be supplemented with a moisturizer. And though I enjoy this product, I find it is too heavy for my skin during the day. It's impossible to maintain my makeup all day over this base, so I've come to use this at night, alternating between it and the souffle.
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October 23, 2007

Pros:

Cheap considering a little goes a long way.

Cons:

Can be difficult to find in stores.

This product has worked really well. I've tried literally every over the counter and prescription acne medication (and spent thousands of dollars over the years) and this is the only one that has helped clear up my acne without severe side effects. Now only does it help existing pimples (white heads, blackheads, papules, pustules and the occasional cyst) it helps exfoliate without any flakiness or redness. There was a little redness in the beginning, but not as bad as what other people experienced. I still have scars from past breakouts and they are fading very slowly so this isn't a miracle product. However, I highly recommend it because I saw noticeable improvement without any of the really negative side effects that you get from Retin-A or benzoyl peroxide. I prefer OTC products because even with good health insurance, going to the doctor constantly is expensive. In addition to this lotion, I also use a Sodium Sulfacetamide face wash twice a day and Benzaclin in the morning.
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October 15, 2006

Pros:

Parts of my skin that don't have acne it looks amazing.

Cons:

it does feel like my skin is purging quit a bit. I'm not sure if this is normal but I will continue to use for a couple weeks.

My skin does feel much smoother and I have a lot of hope for the acne to disappear. I haven't been using it long enough to really see if it works. I will write back in a couple weeks. The packaing does state that some blemishes my occur.
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March 19, 2009

Pros:

skin is softer, breakouts happen less often and are less severe, wrinkles are less noticeable, great for resistant skin like mine, skin is less oily during the day

Cons:

can sting/burn if you have sensitive skin, due to exfoliating should only be used at night or under strong sunscreen

I love this product! MY skin is 100% better than it was a year ago when I 1st started using it. The large wrinkle across my forehead is almost invisible and my acne has been brought under control. Also has been instrumental in getting rid of red and pink acne scars. Will use as long as its made :)
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