Glossier's Solution uses both AHAs and BHAs to help dissolve dead skin cells, giving your face a beautiful glow for just $24.
While most people see a lot of Internet buzz around a product as a reason to buy it, I tend to be a little wary about products that are instantly Instagram-famous. So I went into my testing phase of Glossier Solution as a total cynic. Could this stuff really be as great as my favorite beauty editors and influencers say it was?
After three weeks of testing, I'm happy to say that the answer is a resounding hell yes. I've been using the Glossier Solution every evening, immediately after cleansing and right before spritzing on my favorite toner, and honestly, it looks like I have a different face. My complexion is clearer, my skin is smoother, and I even went on a date with no foundation or concealer on. That's how life-altering this stuff is.
What makes Solution a game-changer is its powerful (yet surprisingly gentle) combination of acids. It has the AHAs lactic and glycolic acid to exfoliate the skin's surface, while harnessing the BHA glycolic acid to penetrate the skin's surface, clearing out all the gunk from your pores. This one-two punch means you're getting the deepest exfoliation you possibly can.
The bottle is also formulated with a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) called gluconolactone, which balances out the first two acids, meaning this formula is clutch for all skin types — including sensitive ones.
When you first swipe Solution on, you'll feel a slight tingle, but there's no need to panic. That's just the feeling of a chemical exfoliant doing its job. While you won't see results immediately, the beauty of all these acids working together is that the results compound on one another, eventually revealing a complexion so gorgeous, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
Refinery29 editor Rachel Kraus also gave the Glossier Solution high marks, saying it changed her skin. Reviewers at PopSugar and InStyle also had great experiences.
After nearly a month of using this exfoliator, I doubt I'll ever go back to my other exfoliants. Glossier's Solution stands head and shoulders over all of the others I've tried, which is why it's snagged the top spot for me.
Pros: Gentle on skin, wallet-friendly, easy to use, ideal for both beginners and skin-care pros
Cons: Acids may make your skin more photosensitive, so it's important to incorporate a daily sunscreen into your routine
Buy the Glossier Solution for $24