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Dubbed as the miracle acid for dry skin, glycolic acid is a member of the alpha hydroxy acid family you'll want in your routine for gentle exfoliation and the ultimate glow. Browse offers on glycolic acid skincare below, whether you're looking for a chemical peel, serum, cleanser or more.

See our glycolic acid guide to answer your questions like what is glycolic acid and what does glycolic acid in beauty do.

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L'Oreal Elvive Glycolic Gloss Conditioner
L'Oreal Elvive Glycolic Gloss Conditioner
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£13.25
Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Night Cream
Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Night Cream
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PIXI Glow Tonic Glycolic Acid Toner
PIXI Glow Tonic Glycolic Acid Toner
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Alpha-H Protection Plus Daily Moisturiser SPF 50+
Alpha-H Protection Plus Daily Moisturiser SPF 50+
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REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask
REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask
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REN Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser
REN Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser
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£14.50 £29.50
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Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse
Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse
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£6.67 £12.02
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Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment
Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment
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£20.00 £35.00
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NeoStrata Triple Firming Neck Cream
NeoStrata Triple Firming Neck Cream
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£66.00 £88.00
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Vichy Normaderm BHA + Probiotic Fractions Anti-Imperfections Serum For Blemish-Prone Skin
Vichy Normaderm BHA + Probiotic Fractions Anti-Imperfections Serum For Blemish-Prone Skin
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weDo Light & Soft Mask
weDo Light & Soft Mask
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£2.48 £16.09
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Filorga Time Filler Cream
Filorga Time Filler Cream
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£23.95 £62.00
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Filorga Nutri Filler Cream
Filorga Nutri Filler Cream
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Super Facialist Energising Face Wash For Men
Super Facialist Energising Face Wash For Men
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£4.94 £11.00
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Omorovicza Acid Fix
Omorovicza Acid Fix
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Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti Ageing & Intensive Repair Eye Serum
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti Ageing & Intensive Repair Eye Serum
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£48.00 £105.00
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NIP+FAB Post Glycolic Fix Moisturiser SPF 30
NIP+FAB Post Glycolic Fix Moisturiser SPF 30
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£9.25 £19.95
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Shakeup Cosmetics Face 4ward Toner
Shakeup Cosmetics Face 4ward Toner
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£9.75 £21.06
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The Organic Pharmacy Jasmine Night Conditioner
The Organic Pharmacy Jasmine Night Conditioner
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£18.11 £37.00
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Darphin Resurfacing Peel
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£37.28 £75.00
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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
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£4.07 £7.70
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Filorga Lift Structure Treatment
Filorga Lift Structure Treatment
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£44.10 £79.50
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Filorga Scrub & Mask Reoxygenating Exfoliating Mask
Filorga Scrub & Mask Reoxygenating Exfoliating Mask
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£28.45 £49.50
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Filorga Foam Cleanser
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£13.25 £22.00
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£27.99 £46.00
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Exuviance Professional Clarifying Solution
Exuviance Professional Clarifying Solution
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£22.62 £37.70
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REN Micro Polish Cleanser
REN Micro Polish Cleanser
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£16.07 £26.00
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Clarins Multi Active Day Cream Dry Skin
Clarins Multi Active Day Cream Dry Skin
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£32.87 £50.00
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DCL Strengthening Shampoo
DCL Strengthening Shampoo
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£19.99 £30.00
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Avène Cleanance Localised Drying Emulsion
Avène Cleanance Localised Drying Emulsion
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£9.54 £14.25
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Alpha-H Clear Skin Daily Face & Body Wash With 2% Salicylic Acid & Tea Tree
Alpha-H Clear Skin Daily Face & Body Wash With 2% Salicylic Acid & Tea Tree
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£29.39 £41.99
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DCL Strengthening Conditioner
DCL Strengthening Conditioner
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£28.00 £40.00
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£69.30 £99.00
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Payot Paris My Payot Peeling Eclat
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£16.22 £23.00
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R+Co Bleu Smooth & Seal Blow Dry Mist
R+Co Bleu Smooth & Seal Blow Dry Mist
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PIXI Overnight Glow Serum
PIXI Overnight Glow Serum
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Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Daily Brightening & Exfoliating Peel
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Daily Brightening & Exfoliating Peel
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£48.99 £65.00
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Filorga Hydra Hyal Serum
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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
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Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Advanced Brightening Night Capsules
Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Advanced Brightening Night Capsules
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£48.00 £60.00
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Exuviance Glycolic Perfecting Moisturiser
Exuviance Glycolic Perfecting Moisturiser
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£36.80 £46.00
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Exuviance Age Reverse Night Lift
Exuviance Age Reverse Night Lift
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£60.80 £76.00
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Avène Cleanance Mask-Scrub
Avène Cleanance Mask-Scrub
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£14.40 £18.00
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Benefit Pore Routine Roundup Pore Care Set
Benefit Pore Routine Roundup Pore Care Set
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£28.00 £35.00
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Dermalogica The Glowing Skin Set
Dermalogica The Glowing Skin Set
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£44.00 £55.00
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Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Professional Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel
Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Professional Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel
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£84.71 £102.00
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Sunday Riley Autocorrect Brightening & Depuffing Eye Contour Cream
Sunday Riley Autocorrect Brightening & Depuffing Eye Contour Cream
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£50.00 £60.00
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DCL G10 Radiance Peel
DCL G10 Radiance Peel
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£45.00 £54.00
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NeoStrata Citriate Solution Pads
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£30.84 £36.29
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NeoStrata Ultra Daytime Smoothing Cream SPF 20
NeoStrata Ultra Daytime Smoothing Cream SPF 20
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£48.45 £57.00
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DCL G20 Radiance Peel
DCL G20 Radiance Peel
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£50.00 £58.00
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STARSKIN Glowstar Foaming Peeling Perfection Puff
STARSKIN Glowstar Foaming Peeling Perfection Puff
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£8.97 £10.00
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Avant Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm
Avant Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm
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£72.90 £81.00
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HydroPeptide Glow Revive Body Wash
HydroPeptide Glow Revive Body Wash
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£34.20 £38.00
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STARSKIN VIP Fab Feet Fast Instant Foot Peeling Treatment
STARSKIN VIP Fab Feet Fast Instant Foot Peeling Treatment
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£26.99 £29.95
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DCL AHA Resurfacing Lotion 20
DCL AHA Resurfacing Lotion 20
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£50.00 £54.00
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Medik8 Sleep Glycolic
Medik8 Sleep Glycolic
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£36.00 £39.00
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Drunk Elephant The Littles 6.0 Skin Care Set
Drunk Elephant The Littles 6.0 Skin Care Set
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£66.99 £72.00
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MZ Skin Glow Boost Ampoules
MZ Skin Glow Boost Ampoules
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£160.00 £170.00
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Vichy Normaderm Anti-Blemish Care
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Blemish Care
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£18.00 £19.06
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Lancer Skincare Retexturing Treatment Cream: Glycolic Acid
Lancer Skincare Retexturing Treatment Cream: Glycolic Acid
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£80.30 £82.00
Dermaceutic 21 Days Expert Care Age Defence Kit
Dermaceutic 21 Days Expert Care Age Defence Kit
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£49.60
Dermaceutic Foamer 15
Dermaceutic Foamer 15
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£43.00
Dermaceutic Laboratoire Actibiome
Dermaceutic Laboratoire Actibiome
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£46.00
R+Co Centrepiece All-In-One Hair Elixir
R+Co Centrepiece All-In-One Hair Elixir
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£18.00
Benefit The Porefessional Tight N Toned Toner
Benefit The Porefessional Tight N Toned Toner
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£18.00
PSA Skin FOLLOW THE LIGHT Multi Acids & Vitamin C Radiance Peel
PSA Skin FOLLOW THE LIGHT Multi Acids & Vitamin C Radiance Peel
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£44.00
Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retiniod Brightening Sleeping Facial
Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retiniod Brightening Sleeping Facial
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£95.00
Dr Levy 3deep Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser
Dr Levy 3deep Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser
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£39.00
Kérastase Blond Absolu Cicaflash Treatment
Kérastase Blond Absolu Cicaflash Treatment
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£8.99
Medik8 Balance Moisturiser & Glycolic Acid Activator
Medik8 Balance Moisturiser & Glycolic Acid Activator
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£52.00
Minimalist AHA PHA BHA 32%
Minimalist AHA PHA BHA 32%
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£13.00
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads
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CHI Rosehip Oil Protecting Conditioner
CHI Rosehip Oil Protecting Conditioner
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Murad Hydro Dynamic Quenching Essence
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Glycolic Acid

Frequently Asked Questions about Glycolic Acid products

What is glycolic acid?

Totally natural and effortlessly effective, glycolic acid was first derived from plants such as sugar cane, pineapple and sugar beets, but it is now also synthetically manufactured. It's one of the most commonly used AHAs (others include lactic, citric and malic acid), and not to mention, one of the safest to use if you want to dabble in some DIY skin care.

What does glycolic acid in beauty do?

Glycolic acid is the holy grail when it comes to exfoliation – think of it like Pacman. When it comes into contact with the skin's surface, it eats up all the excess oils and breaks down the bonds that hold together dead cells so that you can reveal a radiant glow.

What are the skin care benefits of glycolic acid beauty products?

Unlike BHAs, glycolic acid is a lot more gentle on the skin and also water-soluble, meaning its ability to hold moisture is second to none. As a result, it's ace for revealing a brighter, smoother complexion that's healthy and hydrated. It's even used to combat scarring, skin discolouration and signs of ageing, so you can wave goodbye to those pesky fine lines and wrinkles.

Where can I find glycolic acid?

Glycolic acid is most commonly found in chemical peels, but since it's taken the skin care spotlight, you can find it in daily products such as face washes, cleansers, moisturisers and face pads. If you're not sure where to start, NIP + FAB are one of our favourite brands for a complete easy-to-use glycolic acid skin care collection.

Who should use glycolic acid beauty products?

Glycolic acid is the perfect option for those with dry or sensitive skin. When used in low concentrations, it can transfer water molecules from the air and inject them into the skin tissue. And, because it doesn't penetrate the skin deeply, it's less likely to cause irritation.

How do I use glycolic acid beauty products?

All skin types react differently, so it's always a good idea to test the waters before going full throttle. Begin with low strengths (between 5 - 8%) before progressing to higher concentrations (but never go above 50%), and always be sure to do a skin patch test first. It's best to apply glycolic acid at night or accompanied with a suitable sun cream as it can make your skin sensitive to the sun.

What should I expect after using glycolic acid beauty products?

It's not uncommon to experience a slight tingling or warming sensation at first – it's nothing to worry about, it's just the glycolic acid getting to work on sloughing away skin cells.

You might also notice that your face is red in appearance but this should fade after a few hours. The key is to be patient – skin can feel dry and dusty to begin with, but it'll soon shed and reveal an even-toned complexion.

Can I use other acids with glycolic acid?

It's best to use glycolic acid on it's own. If you start cooking up a cocktail of ingredients, they're bound to counteract one another. Glycolic acid doesn't tend to play well with vitamin C or retinol, if you combine the two you'll be in a for a red and peel-y treat.

Hannah Liddle

Written by Hannah Liddle, Beauty Editor

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