Glycolic Acid Tools
Interactive tools to help you make informed decisions about glycolic acid products.
Most skincare sites give you general advice - we give you tools that do the math. Each tool below uses verified chemical formulas and published dermatological data to provide actionable, personalized insights.
Strength Calculator
Calculate the effective free acid value of any glycolic acid product from its concentration and pH. Understand the true potency behind the label percentage.
See your product's real potencyIngredient Interaction Checker
Check if glycolic acid is safe to combine with your other skincare ingredients. 25 ingredients covered with safety ratings and timing advice.
Check before you layerPurging vs Breakout Diagnostic
Not sure if your skin is purging or breaking out? Answer six questions to get a personalized assessment with next steps.
Find out which one you haveRoutine Builder
Build a personalized AM/PM glycolic acid routine based on your skin type, experience level, concerns, and time commitment.
Build your exact routineProduct Finder
Answer a few questions and get scored, ranked product recommendations from our database of 40+ glycolic acid products.
See your top-scored matchesPrice-per-Use Calculator
Find out what a product actually costs per application. Compare value across brands to make smarter purchasing decisions.
See your real cost per useResearch Tracker
Browse 49+ peer-reviewed glycolic acid studies. Filter by study type, search by topic, and read plain-language findings.
Search 49+ peer-reviewed studies