Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
by Naturium · body_care
Editor's Take
Glycolic Acid at active levels in a sulfate-free cream base; a real exfoliating wash, not a cosmetic scrub with marketing copy.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 7.2 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 7.8 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.9 / 10
The Verdict
This is a treatment-grade body wash that takes chemical exfoliation seriously. Glycolic Acid leads a multi-AHA blend designed to resurface skin, while the sulfate-free surfactant system keeps the barrier intact during the process. The formula leans on Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and taurates for creamy slip, with NMF humectants to counter the acid's drying tendency. Cocamide MIPA sits mid-list as a foam booster; a nitrosamine-precursor ingredient stricter clean standards skip, but common in mass-market exfoliating washes. Worth it if you want real acid power in the shower and can tolerate the trade-off on clean purity.
Full INCI list
Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sodium PCA, Polyquaternium-73, Cocamide MIPA, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Didecydimonium Chloride, Methylpropanediol, Polyquaternium-80, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Lactate