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• Cruelty Free YES
• Medical Grade Skincare
• Clinically Proven
• 20% Ascorbic Acid
• Airless pump jar
• Dermatologist formulated
• Paraben, sulfate, pthalate and sls free
• Natural fragrance orange oil
• High end pricing $220 AUD 50 mls 1 fl.oz

This is my 9th review on Glyco Skincare, you can refer to the product review list here for the other reviews.

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This is the first solely vitamin c product I have bought from Glyco Skincare.  Other products I have purchased contained vitamin c in their formula, but were not sole vitamin c products like this crême.

I purchased this creme in January 2019 and I use it everyday morning and night; it is now 12 May and it is still going!  One thing I have noticed is that Glyco products are very long lasting which is great as they are a higher price point.  I have had two products last over six months from the Glyco Skincare brand; one I am still using now and is one month shy of a year of using it.  That product is AOX Peptide Cleansing Gel which is now called Peptide Cleansing Gel and you can read it here and the other was Cellular Defence Day Creme SPF 15+ which lasted approximately 9 months and you can read that review here.

This creme is 20% vitamin c and is contained in an airless pump jar to preserve the vitamin c's integrity, vitamin c is a highly unstable ingredient particularly when in the form of ascorbic acid.   The crême is a pleasure to use, a very tactile experience.  Its velvety soft and absorbs instantly, with a matte texture.

Vitamin C is an incredible antioxidant and I have to say Glyco has improved my skin yet again! I have noticed an even more refined complexion, my cheeks and under eye area looks fresher, brighter and rejuvenated.  You are directed not to apply right under the eye, so I stay just above the nostril area and go no further but it seems that is enough to help my under-eyes!

Vitamin C assists skin in collagen production; as the body ages, collagen production slows down, and topical application of vitamin c is the best way to get it back into your body as it is absorbed far better than ingesting it.  It is the skin's version of a new building's scaffolding, it holds up our muscles on our body, provides hydration, improves skin elasticity and improves fine lines and wrinkles. You can easily tell when collagen is lacking in the skin as it sags. I believe it has assisted my skin in this manner which couldn't please me more! This is another essential product for me from Glyco Skincare.

I definitely recommend this product!

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• Cruelty Free YES
• Fragrance is Clinical 
• Medical Grade Skincare
• For dry to normal skin types
• High end price point $250 AUD 50mls
• 15% Glycolic Acid 
• Indian Gooseberry - containing the highest amount of natural occurring Vit C
• Collagen
• Marine Algae
• Peptides

My skin type is 39 years old and oily/combination.  This is one of my reviews on Glyco Skincare, you can read the rest by going to the product index here.

UPDATE APRIL 2019:  I have recently joined Glyco's new affiliate program and if you wish to enhance your skincare wardrobe, then please use this code for $20 off your purchase.  SAVE20-TZHESI

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This luxuriant creme is abound with clinically proven skin care intensives with an impressive 15% glycolic acid, vitamin C, marine algae peptides to combat wrinkles, ageing and other skin and age concerns which all work in conjunction to  rejuvenate the skin.  It's a powerful cocktail that you will be quickly obsessed with! I saw an overall change in my skin which had already been overhauled by the other Glyco Skincare products I own and have reviewed already which you can read about here, I didn't know my skin could look even better!

It works in tandem with all of the other beneficial skincare product ingredients Glyco Skincare employs and has given my skin a vastly more plump, supple, complexion that is no longer developing pigmentation, deep wrinkles, sagginess, redness, texture, fine lines, and has replaced those negatives with these positives! it is firm, fresh, even toned, smooth and soft, vital, moisturised, hydrated, awake and so youthful!

The creme itself is rich in texture but feather light upon application and absorbs quickly; there is nothing worse than products that just sit on the skin's surface that end up on your pillow at night! It has a slight warming sensation due to the glycolic acid but it's so subtle I don't even notice it after a few applications; this formulation is created with the right ingredients to help buffer that tingling sensation that accompanies AHA products that are formulated with an effective ph level to perform exfoliation.   It comes in traditional jar packaging with a product protection lid as the formula is too thick for an airless pump.  I apply it everywhere, from face, neck, decolletage to the tops of my hands.  You can use this up to twice a day.  


This product is primarily formulated for dry to normal skin so if you have an oily and/or combination skin type it can be too rich for these skin types (which is what I have) , so its best to apply it in a minimal manner by taking a small amount and emulsifying between your fingers to break up the oils and then apply. 

A very important note when using intensive actives like glycolic acid is that you must be vigilant with your sunscreen as your skin will be more prone to burning due to the application of this product.  For optimum skin and personal health you should be using SPF products 365 days a year,  Glyco Skincare also has an SPF moisturiser called Cellular Defence Day Creme SPF 15, you can read that review here.

*It is important to not apply the product if you have irritated skin and do not apply close to the eye contour.

Ingredients

Water, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Ahnfeltia Concinna *Algae Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Juniperus Communis *Juniper Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis *Grapefruit Peel Oil, BHT, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

I definitely recommend this product! 

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• Cruelty Free YES
• Fragrance Free YES
• Medical Grade 
• Multiple Peptides and Marine Formula
• High End Pricing $135 AUD 15mls

UPDATE APRIL 2019:  I have recently joined Glyco's new affiliate program and if you wish to enhance your skincare wardrobe, then please use this code for $20 off your purchase.  SAVE20-TZHESI

This is my fifth product I have reviewed from the new Australian medical grade skincare brand Glyco Skincare. You can read them and more at the Product Index . 


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I have never used an eye cream until now.  I also didn't feel the need to use one also until now! I turned 39 in September and my eyes are puffier and there is a little bit of uneven pigmentation under there also and crows feet starting to grow deeper and longer. I started using the product in the first week of September and I apply it twice daily.  I noticed changes after a month had passed.



This eye cream targets eye concerns that many people struggle with namely darkness, puffiness, crows feet and improving clarity and firming under the eye and surrounding tissues.


For me this creme has de-puffed my under eye significantly so much so that even my father commented on my face looking particularly fresh and bright! Now that is the type of reaction I like to hear when I'm using a new skincare product! The area underneath looks bright and clear and I couldn't be happier with the results.

I definitely recommend this product!

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Ingredients

Water, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide-2, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Pullulan, Steareth-20, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

We are all know that our environment impacts our skin's health.  From cigarette smoke to exhaust fumes it all takes its toll on our skin and its inherent health and appearance.

Skincare and beauty consumers in China are focusing on their air quality and its subsequent effect on their skin with targeted anti-pollution skincare products.  Particularly face masks are being used with not just a dirt removing function but an actual premise of  'cleaning' the skin and over 30 percent of Chinese interviewed stated that pollution is a huge concern to their skin's appearance.

The sheet mask is the 'most wanted' skincare product due to its ease of use, having lots of options for consumers to choose from and the inclusion of superior quality ingredients, which appeals to the savvy customer.  In 2017, 15% of new products launched were face mask formulations as recorded by Mintel Global New Products Database.

What we are really talking about here is Free Radicals and Antioxidants.

So what are free radicals?  Free radicals were brought to the public's attention some time ago and now they are back at the forefront of skincare news under the euphemism 'Pollu'aging'.  They are the chemical particulates leftover from damage to our skin once it's occurred, causing inflammation from pollution, being in the sun, smoking, taking legal and illegal drugs and poor diet etc.  This in turn causes dull, aged, thickened, uneven tone and rough textured skin.  That is why you need an effective barrier skincare system to combat the daily stressors our skin gets bombarded with. 

What are antioxidants? Products containing ingredients such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C, SPF 15 or higher daily and reapplied, retinol, stem cell products and peptides counteract the damage caused by oxidation to a living organism like our skin, to clean up the free radicals that will in turn reduce the inflammation of the skin that free radicals cause.  It comes down to healing the skin with targeted antioxidants because free radicals are impossible to completely avoid every day. SPF is essential to have a barrier between your skin and cancer causing UVA/UVB rays. Having a thorough skincare regime is key to keeping your skin at its best and armed to deal with environmental stressors.  Sheet masks are just one way of getting the ingredients you need, below are some cruelty free antioxidant hero products.

Products to try

•  Glyco Skincare Advanced Cellular Stem-C Serum $165
•  Glyco Skincare Cellular Defence Day Creme SPF 15 $138
•  MooGoo 3 Vitamins Serum $24.90 
•  MooGoo Natural Sunscreen SPF 40 $19.90
•  Societe Rejuvenating Peptide gel sheet maskpack of 13 $130
•  byterry Detoxilyn City Serum Detoxifying Defense Concentrate $185
•  Rationale Super Antioxidant Serum $156

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• Cruelty Free YES
• Paraben Free YES
• Sulphate Free YES
• Fragrance Free NO it is chamomile in scent
• High end pricing $78 180mls/ * 6 fl oz  - has approx 6 months longevity dependent on use
• Pump action bottle
• All skin types

UPDATE 1 APRIL 2019 - I still have not run out of this product! Its also been renamed to Peptide Cleansing Gel and is now a foaming gel that you can apply to the eyes to remove makeup and it is excellent!

UPDATE 2 APRIL 2019:  I have recently joined Glyco's new affiliate program and if you wish to enhance your skincare wardrobe, then please use this code for $20 off your purchase.  SAVE20-TZHESI

My skin is oily/combination and is currently 38 years of age.

This is my fourth review on products from the new Australian medical grade skincare company, Glyco Skincare.

You can read about the other products Micro D Intensive , Cellular Repair Night Complex and Cellular Defence Day Creme SPF 15.

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This cleanser made an immediate impression on me the first time I used it! Once you apply it to your face, the user is directed to leave it on the skin for ten seconds and then rinse off, I felt a smoothness and freshness as a layer of debris and skin were removed and it convinced me then and there this was going to be a great product.

As with all the products I have reviewed from Glyco Skincare; I have used them all since May 2018 and it is now the end of August 2018, the strong impression that this product was another winner from the get go, has been realised, long term.

This gel cleanser formulation contains chamomile as an active ingredient and it also gives the gel it's scent. It's a natural; not overtly fabricated scent and is equal parts unobtrusive and pleasant, especially if you are in a shower with the steam which amplifies the relaxing element chamomile is known for with a hint of ginger and grapefruit which provides you with a herbal spa like experience!

This cleanser will leave your face not just clean, but revitalised with the anti-oxidants and peptides contained within; it is a very enjoyable experience to add to your skincare regime! you can read about the individual ingredients below via the hyperlinks which are not affiliated with myself or the product in any way.

I definitely recommend this product!

Ingredients

Aqua (Deionized water), Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ahnfeltia Concinna (Red Algae) Extract, Ormenis Multicaulis (Wild Chamomile) Oil,  Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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