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T.L.C. Glycolic Body LotionA body lotion built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A body lotion built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 35.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 30.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Polydextrose, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Urea, Vegetable Oil
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Stearate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalene, Tocopherol, Vegetable Oil
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair25
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glutamine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Stearate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Vegetable Oil
May Trigger Acne8
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis23
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Polysorbate 60, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris8
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin15
May increase shine or excess oil.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Occlusive
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Olivate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →
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