Glossier products invoke an unparalleled amount of excitement with each release. Just a few months ago, we were ordering multiple Balm Dot Coms in exchange for a free sample of the Glossier You fragrance. Now, we’ll be entrusting all of our skin care goals into the millennial pink brand’s first-ever acne product. But be warned: it’s not your standard treatment and may actually give you “glossier” skin.
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There’s a reason the just-released “Solution” is being labeled a skin perfector. The crux of its blend is a trifecta of powerhouse acid actives (just 10% of the formula) that exfoliate the skin to clear blemishes, minimize pores and even tone and texture: -BHAs, which include salicylic acid, are lipophilic, meaning they goes deep into the skin follicles to remove excess debris and sebum.
-AHAs, or glycolic and lactic acid, are hydrophilic, meaning they break down the bonds that attach dead cells to skin, making your skin look visibly smoother.
-And PHAs, also known as Gluconolactone, are the larger acids that make the overall mix feel softer on the skin, in addition to pure aloe and glycerin.
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The word “acid” tends to scare a lot of beauty newbies and although this means you’ll feel a slight tingly sensation as the liquid formula penetrates the skin’s surface, you can be rest assured...