How to Use glycolic acid in a Sentence

glycolic acid

noun

• Or that glycolic acid gives dull skin the slick sheen of a wet seal.
  — Fiona Embleton, Allure, 21 Sep. 2021
• It’s got a mega-dose of skin-smoothing glycolic acid, to the tune of 34 percent.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2022
• Yes, glycolic acid can work its magic on more than just the face.
  — Tatiana Velasco, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2023
• The sugar in this DIY scrub breaks down to glycolic acid, which dissolves dead skin cells, Cucinello says.
  — Andrea Cheng, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022
• King says glycolic acid is the strongest of the five acids because its molecules are very small.
  — Allure, 3 Feb. 2023
• No matter what the season, using glycolic acid will keep your skin clear and bright year-round.
  — Rachel Dube, Allure, 18 Sep. 2021
• Body acne doesn't stand a chance against this potent body wash with 8.8% glycolic acid.
  — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 13 June 2022
• Its small molecule size makes glycolic acid the strongest AHA of them all.
  — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2021
• To start, use glycolic acid pads three times a week and work up to daily application.
  — Mackenzie Wagoner, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2020
• If acids were a boy band, glycolic acid would be your Justin Timberlake — the one liked by everybody.
  — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 12 July 2018
• It can be used daily and should yield results in 8-12 weeks, and can be used (and the effects may even be enhanced) alongside glycolic acid and retinoids.
  — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2021
• Her pick: glycolic acid, which is the hero ingredient in both of her new products.
  — Sophie Wirt, Allure, 22 Aug. 2018
• And this one, which uses glycolic acid to shed dead skin cells and reveal the healthy skin beneath, did just that, according to our testers.
  — Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2021
• This facial leaves your face feeling super soft and helps to clear up any mild breakouts thanks to glycolic acids.
  — Brittany Loggins, NBC News, 14 Aug. 2019
• Avoid stronger acids like glycolic acid and rougher exfoliants like sugar and salt.
  — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 7 Jan. 2020
• With eight percent glycolic acid, the exfoliator gently sloughs away dead skin cells to leave your skin even and glowy.
  — Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Nov. 2020
• It's made with a high concentration of glycolic acid yet was least likely to sting skin in Lab testing.
  — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022
• The pads are soaked with 10% glycolic acid that removes dead skin cells overnight, revealing a smoother complexion in the morning.
  — Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2023
• The mix of retinol, urea, lactic and glycolic acid is great for exfoliating, smoothing, and evening out my body's skin tone.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
• The formula uses glycolic acid to smooth and brighten dull skin.
  — Allure, 21 July 2021
• How does glycolic acid benefit skin? Need something to smooth and brighten your skin stat?
  — Devon Abelman, Allure, 26 July 2021
• Lactic acid: Like glycolic acid, lactic acid works by removing the top layer of dead skin from your face.
  — Katie Bourque, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2020
• Try using an over-the-counter salicylic acid or glycolic acid wash to prevent and cure blemishes — is a good pick.
  — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2021
• Formulated with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, green tea, licorice root, and more, this body wash fights acne to ward off pesky bumps and calms the skin.
  — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 15 Dec. 2022
• Retinol and glycolic acid work on deep wrinkles, balance skin tone, and add extra brightness and luster.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
• Lab tests found the vitamin C and glycolic acid lotion raised skin's hydration 28% and decreased UV spots by 11% in four weeks.
  — Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022
• Pixi's Glow Tonic sloughs away dead skin and brightens scars using five percent glycolic acid.
  — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023
• High-grade products (with over five percent glycolic acid) can even help skin retain its firmness and resilience.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2022
• More than a few folks have sung the praises of using glycolic acid as a deodorant across social media platforms.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 23 Sep. 2022
• The Tan-Luxe Glyco Water features glycolic acid, which works to exfoliate away the tan while also cleansing the skin.
  — ELLE, 22 Apr. 2022

Last Updated: 28 May 2024