QRxLabs 15% Glycolic Acid Serum - Exfoliating AHA Face Serum, 1 fl oz

This is my go-to squalane oil, and I never want to be without it.I use it for dermaplaning, gua sha, and as part of my regular skincare routine. It gives just the right amount of slip without feeling heavy or greasy.What I love most is that it hydrates my skin without clogging my pores. Some oils can leave my skin feeling congested, but this one absorbs beautifully and leaves my skin soft, smooth, and glowing.I also feel like it helps keep my complexion looking clear and healthy. My skin drinks it up, and a little goes a long way.If you're looking for a versatile oil that works for dermaplaning, facial massage, or everyday hydration, this is definitely worth trying. It's one of those products I continue to repurchase because it simply works.

When I bought this, I decided to try it because I wanted a niacinimide serum, but the one's I had tried before didn't make me think that they were really doing anything. A few years ago I used Olay Luminous and did see a brightening effect but then it seemed like the formula changed and it wasn't as strong anymore and just didn't make me look any better.Then I came across The Ordinary 10% and thought maybe I'd found the holy grail so I bought it plus abut 5 other serums that they make. I felt like all the hype over that brand wasn't really justified because I didn't see any benefits from their peptide serum, niacinimide serum, caffeine under eye serum, or retinol. And I knew I should be seeing benefits.So I decided that a lot of companies are stating 5% 10% of this or that ingredient but it just isn't. and also sadly a lot of once good brands are now making their serums (it feels like anyways) at half the concentration as when they first came out with them?After clogging my pores with 10 or 15 different brands of serums that I found on Amazon I came to be an ingredient detective and won't buy a serum anymore if the top ingredients are pore clogging. None of the ones I tried gave me any benefits anyways aside from one collagen copper cream which I really liked and was going to stick with til I began getting clogged pores from it.The other brand that I almost stuck with was Advanced Clinicals serums because there was a slight brightening from the C serum and I also used the collagen and hydroxy acid ones. But sadly again, their main carrier ingredient in those is isopropyl myristate. And it takes weeks for pores to clog so I used them for a couple months before I discovered they were now doing the opposite and wrecking my skin.I bought a niacinimide serum about 3 weeks ago and got no result and then dug out the old bottle of The Ordinary 10% and still couldn't match the brightening effect of the early version of Luminous before it changed formulas. I felt defeated because here I am reading articles about what niacinimide can do for skin, yet in the real world I'm not seeing any benefits whenever I have tried it. But I know it works, if used in 4% and above concentrations. So these companies must be using 1 or 2%?All of this brings me to this serum. I bought it because I like the ingredients looking like they won't clog pores and I like the strength of both formulas they offer. 5 and 10 percent. I decided to go right for the 10.On first application I liked the feel of it. A watery gel that sinks in and doesn't interfere with putting sunscreen or makeup over it. And no tackiness. No oiliness on application or later on. I also felt a slight tingle the first time I applied it. Not painful but more like a feeling of oxygen on my skin. I can't explain it. Almost like hydrogen peroxide applied in the ear but not as strong as that.Over the first few days I also noticed that I would get that feeling again at different times during the night if I apply it at night. Probably because I'm not putting sunscreen or anything over it to dilute it at night. I've been using it one or two times a day.The good news is that after 4 days I noticed I look healthier. My skin looks more toned and my under eyes look better. I", on day 6 now and for the past couple days I keep thinking that my skin looks brighter. Like i did with the early Luminous. But this is working better than that did, for an overall change in my skins appearance. I've been using a bit all over my body too when I get out of the shower, so I can see the brightening is everywhere and so it can't be makeup or etc.I'm also using this serum alone and no other moisturizers or treatments of any kind. So I know it is this product that's doing this. And for that reason I ordered the peptide collagen serum and the under eye serum to add to my face care routine and to see if I get any additional benefits from using those aside from what this serum is going to continue to do. I expect it to show even more benefit over time as it's only been a few days and I"m impressed with what it's beginning to do already.So as you can tell from my review, I'm very happy with the serum and QRX for making it. I feel like they're honest in their percentages and ingredients and it is showing in the results of what theyr're serum is doing, rather than what the others I"ve tried have claimed to do, but haven't. (Aside from those that did have some results but caused blocked pores in the pores which isn't a good trade off for me.)

This moisturizing serum has improved my skin’s appearance. I have no sensitivity issues. Makes my skin feel soft. I can’t tell a difference in my fine lines and wrinkles but I’ve only been using it for a couple of weeks.

This stuff is the best. My dermatologist recommended a Vitamin B serum and I found this truly excellent one. I had previously purchased a more expensive serum from France but this one (after over a year of use!) is the same or better at half the price. This is a purchase you won't regret. Really works on facial lines, texture, color. My dermatologist is always right. Use once a day in the a.m. And it is soothing and has no aroma. I love this stuff and I'm not a glamor girl by a very very long shot.

Omg... This snail mucin has changed my skin over the last month or so for the best. It's noticably more hydrated and better looking overall. The consistency is a bit thick but that's what I wanted versus the watery ones I was getting before. I've tried 4 other brands and nothing has compared to this. I'm always looking for the cheapest and I think that's where I went wrong in the past. This time around I went somewhere in the middle. You don't need to break the bank with this one! You get quite a bit of product considering a little goes a looong way. This spreads nicely and absorbs relatively quickly. It's fragrance free. Bonus! And effective. Bonus!I say you should go for it and give it a try. I doubt there will be any disappointment. As always, I consult my AI to make sure there are no interactions with my current regimen, but there are virtually no interactions with snail mucin and other products. It's a great value for your money. Do yourself a solid and go for it!

I tested the product's acidity before use (15% glycolic acid should show slight frosting).The result of PH7 means that it hardly contains any acid, so don't expect any dramatic peeling.Not sure why this producer does that, but it is impossible to get a straight answer from them how much of glycolic acid this product contains.They say "that 15% of the product is AHA; and most of the AHA is glycolic acid". How much is "most"?Unless the quality is uncontrollable, the producer should really know how much glycolic acid they put in the product.It is actually a surprisingly good product, reduces the fine lines SIGNIFICANTLY.Just the weird "smoke and mirrors" marketing around the content of the product makes me think something is not right.I get it, for marketing you need to fudge the story, but people who use glycolic acid know what to read from the label.It is a very good product, just be honest and open about the content and you will win the glycolic acid heavy-users.

This is an absolutely wonderful product, and I will buy again and again. Glycolic acid helps any skin type by gently exfoliating the dead skin and revealing a softer, glowing texture. It will help acne skin by turning over the skin cells quicker. Glycolic is a simple ingredient that is the same whether you pay $10 or $100. If you can find a low cost version, it is a god send. There’s no need to spend hundreds of dollars. But some so-called glycolic products don’t have enough of the active ingredient to do anything. So it’s a waste of money and time. But this one is an excellent version of the product, and I highly recommend. I have been using generic glycolic for years and I am told my skin looks 20+ years younger than my age. Even my dermatologist says she is shocked at my skin appearance, and asked what I do — as if I’m following some fancy regiment. When I tell her and others that I simply use generic 8% glycolic they are a bit shocked. People will often ask me where to find it. I’ve always bought a generic cream at CVS or Walgreens and wear it at night. But I MUCH prefer a light serum like this product. When I found this one, tried it and absolutely love it. It is not sticky and won’t get on your pillow or your hair. This helps if you don’t want to wash your hair every morning. It’s really perfect and I can’t say enough good things. Last comment is my big tip: the best way you can tell if a glycolic cream or serum has the right percentage of active ingredient (over 8%) is to put a little on the top of your hand and then...lick it. That’s right! Lick it. If it has a slightly sweet and noticeably “tart” flavor — there is the right amount of glycolic. If it tastes bland or just like lotion — there’s not enough glycolic. This is a trick I read 20 years ago in a great skin care book by an expert on anti-aging. And it works every time. The products you will find at TJ Maxx sometimes have the right amount, and sometimes don’t. Most of the time they don’t because I have done the lick test! When you can taste a sweet and tart flavor — you know for sure it has enough of the product to help exfoliate the skin. The active product is made from fruit sugar, that’s why you’ll notice a tart flavor. And this product has it, so it will be effective. Hope this helps. If so please click “helpful” button so I can keep sharing tips.

I was a little skeptical because I’ve never heard of this company, but this serum has really good ingredients so I took a chance. I bought this to fade my acne scars and while I’ve only been using it for one week, I can already see a noticeable difference in the marks. It’s not a miracle overnight product but it’s definitely working (slowly but surely). This product does not irritate or sensitize my skin at all, even though I’ve tried applying it twice a day on some days. The first couple days I did have a minor breakout but the spots were extremely small and went away quickly with the help of the serum. I think this might have been just a slight purge, but I chose to stick I out and now my skin just keeps looking more and more clear. My skin is also looking brighter (probably because of the Niacinamide?) and smoother. I am 23 and I’m hoping that this will help prevent wrinkles. The other products I use with this are: CosRx Low ph Good Morning Gel cleanser, Etude House Soon Jung 2x Intensive barrier cream, and Cerave AM facial moisturizing lotion with spf.The product itself is very thin and soaks into my skin pretty much immediately which I like as opposed to being thick and sticky because I don’t have to sit there and wait a long time to apply my moisturizer before the serum dries. The bottle is opaque which is great for storing retinol.Hopefully with more time it will completely fade my acne scars so I can finally have clear skin! Everyone has different skin but I would definitely recommend trying this and seeing if it works for you. Just keep in mind that patience is key and good things take time! Don’t give up if you don’t get overnight results (trust me I wish there was a silver bullet product too) Just give it a chance to see the full effects, it can take up to 8-12 weeks for retinol to have its full effect on the skin.I will update this post in 3 weeks to tell you guys my 1 month progress with my acne scars.

Il fatto che sia una casa cosmetica che non spende soldi con imballaggi vuole dire che i soldi li investe sulla qualità del prodotto.Spero di ritrovarmi tutti i prodotti di questo marchio: squalane, eye booster, tutti i percentuali di acido glicolico ecc.

This stuff is amazing, so nice to use after glycolic resurfacing wipes.

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Good product

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