A'pieu Glycolic Acid Cream 50ml
Birch juice is the first entry, ahead of water, with Glycolic Acid fifth, Niacinamide ninth and Salicylic Acid further down. A 50 ml cream that exfoliates at the moisturiser step. Korean-market formula.
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- Congested skinUneven textureDry skinCompromised barrier
- Helps with
- Shoppers looking for Glycolic Acid in a creamRoutines that want Glycolic Acid and Niacinamide in one stepFilling the cream step with a Korean-market formulaAnyone who wants the Glycolic Acid cream sold on Korean shelves
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Key benefits
- Glycolic Acid, the exfoliant this cream is built around
- Niacinamide, Allantoin and Adenosine on the same list, actives
- Salicylic Acid on the same list, an exfoliant
- Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract and Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract further down the same list
- Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract and Arnica Montana Flower Extract further down the same list
- Glycolic Acid named fifth on the manufacturer list printed on this page
Key actives
Glycolic Acidexfoliant
It loosens the bonds between dead surface cells and is used for the look of dullness and rough texture. The name on the box points at it, and it is named fifth on this cream's own ingredient list.
Niacinamideactive
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. The panel names it ninth on this cream's list, beside Glycolic Acid.
Allantoinactive
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin. It is named thirtieth on this cream's list, alongside Glycolic Acid.
Adenosineactive
Adenosine is a nucleoside that Korea's own cosmetic authority recognises as a wrinkle-care functional ingredient, which is why it appears on so many Korean lists at a low level. It is used for the look of fine lines and is stable and well tolerated. It is named thirty-third on this cream's list, alongside Glycolic Acid.
Salicylic Acidexfoliant
It loosens the dead cells that block pores and is used for the look of congested, oily skin. The panel names it twenty-first on this cream's list, beside Glycolic Acid.
How to use
- Use this cream AM and/or PM, as the last skincare step, after serum. Pat or smooth it on rather than rubbing, and give it a moment to settle before layering the next step.
Where does this cream go in my routine?
As the last skincare step, morning and evening, over serum. Anything thinner than a cream goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Glycolic Acid and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market cream or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Glycolic Acid and all. We match this cream to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
What else is on the list besides Glycolic Acid?
Niacinamide, Allantoin and Adenosine. The order they are printed in on this cream's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Glycolic Acid sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Salicylic Acid, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract and Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
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How it works
The Glycolic Acid Cream is a 50ml cream, used as the last skincare step, morning and evening, over serum. The exfoliant it is built around is Glycolic Acid, named fifth on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Niacinamide, Allantoin and Adenosine, so the exfoliant is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Glycolic Acid stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the cream format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the cream A'PIEU sells in Korea, Glycolic Acid and all.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this cream on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Glycolic Acid on the list.
- Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid on this list makes this cream an exfoliating step, so do not stack it with another one on the same night.
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Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula cream from A'PIEU, 50ml formulated with Glycolic Acid and Niacinamide, held in the United States and shipped domestically.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
As we age, the glue that holds our skin cells together becomes denser, which slows down the natural cell turnover process.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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