Glycolic acid is one of the Alpha Hydroxy Acids. It’s a naturally occurring substance, and it starts out as a powder made from colorless, odorless crystals. Glycolic acid delivers lots of benefits for skin from moisturizing to rejuvenating skin by helping to fade fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a fantastic exfoliator, and it’s known for removing dead skin cells to reveal bright, clear skin. It’s also a humectant, transferring water molecules from the air to the skin (I have to remember this next time in the desert!). Glycolic acid boosts collagen production to plump skin, making it an ideal anti-aging ingredient.
Since glycolic acid is such a brilliant multitasking skincare ingredient, it really is a must-have in your skincare routine.
I’ve been using a glycolic acid skincare duo from PRAI Beauty, an affordable and fabulous skincare brand that I discovered in 2019:
- PRAI Glycolic Serum Fast Renewal
- PRAI Glycolic Creme Fast Renewal.
PRAI Glycolic Serum Fast Renewal
PRAI Glycolic Serum is a rejuvenating serum that will improve dull skin by exfoliating dead skin cells to reveal new brighter skin. Here’s how PRAI describes the Fast Renewal Serum:
- “ACB Fruit Mix, a complex of 5 natural fruit extract AHAs, helps bring smoother, brighter skin to the surface and diminish the appearance of wrinkles.
- Additional natural AHAs Glycolic Acid and Citric Acid help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots, irregular pigmentation and enlarged pores.
- PerfectionPeptide P3 helps the skin’s surface shed properly and speeds up surface renewal for a fresher, appearance.
- Our proprietary PRAI Root Extract increases skin’s suppleness, smoothness and softness.
- A potent complex of botanicals protects your new, freshly-bared skin from damaging free radicals and environmental stress.”
PRAI Glycolic Serum can be used both morning and night, though if you use it during the daytime you need to wear sunscreen. So I use it at night.
PRAI Glycolic Serum comes in a glass bottle with a glass dropper. The serum is clear, very pale yellow.
It has the very slightest floral scent that I could only smell by sticking my nose into the serum in the palm of my hand. When I apply it to my cleansed, toned skin, I don’t smell any fragrance.
The serum is watery and easy to press into my skin. It dries quickly, and I don’t feel it at all. It’s gentle and lightweight.
The bottle of PRAI Glycolic Serum Fast Renewal contains 1.7 fl. oz./50 ml and is priced at $50. It’s sold on the PRAI website.and HSN. I’ve been using my bottle once a day for about two months, and I think I’ve used only about a quarter of the bottle.
Ingredients: Water, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, Lecithin, Alcohol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract/Extrait De Canne A Sucre, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Glycerin, Fructose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Mucor Miehei Extract, Zingiber Cassumunar Root Oil, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional , Citronellol, Hexyl Cinamal, Limonene.
PRAI Glycolic Creme Fast Renewal
Paired with PRAI Glycolic Serum, the Glycolic Creme creates a duo that restores radiance and rejuvenates dull skin by making it look healthier and younger. The Creme contains some of the same ingredients as the Serum:
- “ACB Fruit Mix, a complex of 5 natural fruit extract AHAs, helps bring smoother, brighter skin to the surface and diminish the appearance of wrinkles.
- Additional natural AHAs Glycolic Acid and Citric Acid help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots, irregular pigmentation and enlarged pores.
- PerfectionPeptide P3 helps the skin’s surface shed properly and speeds up surface renewal for a fresher, appearance.
- Shea Butter and Glycerin boost the skin’s moisture level, help preserve its elasticity, and impart a softer feel and a more youthful appearance.
- Our proprietary PRAI Root Extract increases skin’s suppleness, smoothness and softness.”
I use PRAI Glycolic Creme along with the Serum at night. The white cream has a light floral scent that I don’t really smell when I apply it over the serum to my face. The cream is lightweight, requires only a small amount, and it dries matte.
PRAI Glycolic Creme Fast Renewal came in a plastic jar, and it contains 1.7 oz./50 ml, and it is priced at $50. Like the Serum, it’s sold on the PRAI website and HSN. I’ve been using it for about 2 months, and have used about 1/3 of an inch from the top. There’s still a lot left.
Ingredients: Water, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, Lecithin, Alcohol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract/Extrait De Canne A Sucre, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Fructose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hexylene Glycol, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Mucor Miehei Extract, Zingiber Assumunar Root Oil, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional , Citronellol, Eugenol, Hexyl Cinamal, Limonene.
I love this duo. It’s terrific in terms of making my skin look radiant and plumped. These glycolic acid skincare products are gentle, but still are doing a good job for me. I recommend them!
I absolutely LOVE glycolic. It has kept my skin going through a steroidal mess, more so than retinol (too harsh, made me dry and itchy) did. It kept my cells on their toes BUT was gentle, and reversed the dullness, and helped with mild acne (though not massive steroid cysts). I haven’t tried much from PRAI…it’s on my wishlist.
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I swear by glycolic. It helps keep acne at bay for me and brightens my skin. This brand sounds like just the type of product I really like!
Yep, I like glycolic acid in skincare. I use it alternately with Vitamin C, hence I don’t have dark spots, of course sunscreen being the #1 reason.
Glycolic works so much better than retinol for me, which is too harsh.
One of the great things about PRAI is that they keep their prices better than other high end brands. They aren’t out to scalp the public but they are out to help skin improve.
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Glycolic acid is wonderful for anti-aging AND acne! It does a great job at fading sun spots too.
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Glycolic Acid is such a nice anti-aging ingredient! I personally like alternating between retinol, Glycolic, and Lactic acids to prevent irritation from using them at the same time.
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I alternate between glycolic acid and retinol, but I don’t think I’ve tried any lactic acid products. You’ve piqued my interest!
Glycolic Acid is such a must in a good skincare routine IMO. It’s done wonders for my skin
Yes, ma’am!
I would like to try out that Glycolic Serum. I’ve never heard of this brand but certainly putting them on my radar now. Thanks.
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I discovered PRAI Beauty in January, and since then, I’ve tried about 8 of their products. I’ve been impressed with them all. PRAI is also Leaping Bunny Certified and their products are priced fairly.
I love using Glycolic Acid skincare products! This sounds like a mighty duo, and I have been wanting to try this brand for a while now!
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I also find that retinol can be so harsh sometimes. Glycolic acid products are great especially for people like me with super sensitive skin. This product sound interesting will definitely worth a try.
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