This list contains 14 products formulated with licorice root extract. Analysis of the top-ranked products, including Regenacalm Retinol Serum S1 Pro and Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%, shows frequent co-occurrence of licorice root with ingredients such as vitamin c, niacinamide, salicylic acid, tranexamic acid, lactic acid, retinol, and hyaluronic acid. The price of these treatments ranges from $13 to $130, with an average price of $48. These products represent a variety of formulations centered around the primary ingredient.
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A legitimately high-dose 3% encapsulated retinol serum that delivers prescription-adjacent results at an unusually low price, buffered enough by licorice, dill, ferulic, and vitamin C to actually be wearable. Not a first…
Naturium's Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% is a remarkably well-constructed brightening serum that tackles hyperpigmentation from four different biochemical angles for just $20. It mirrors the multi-active approach that derma…
A professional-grade 0.5% retinol with a thoughtfully engineered calming and barrier-support system — one of the better-constructed OTC retinol formulas for patients who want clinical results without prescription tretino…
A genuinely multitasking treatment that earns its place in routines targeting redness, acne marks, and uneven tone. The 10% azelaic acid concentration delivers real results backed by decades of clinical research, though …
An innovative delivery format that puts clinically respected brightening ingredients — tranexamic acid, niacinamide, arbutin, and licorice — directly past the skin barrier via dissolving microneedles. The science behind …
The most elegantly formulated OTC azelaic acid product available — a 10% concentration backed by synergistic brightening, soothing, and exfoliating ingredients in a fragrance-free, vegan, cruelty-free package. The versat…
The OG overnight acid treatment that established Ole Henriksen's reputation for sleep-and-glow skincare. Now discontinued in favor of the Dewtopia line, this potent glycolic-lactic gel delivered undeniable morning-after …
A bold escalation product for stubborn pore concerns that pushes niacinamide to its commercial ceiling. The supporting formula is thoughtful, the gel texture is well-suited for targeted use, and results for persistent en…
A smartly formulated dual-BHA spot treatment with genuinely innovative film-forming technology that solves the 'spot treatment under makeup' problem. The formulation earns respect, but the small size, premium price, and …
The most scientifically ambitious hydroquinone-free dark spot corrector on the professional market, attacking pigmentation through five separate biochemical pathways. The actives are genuinely impressive — the vehicle is…
U.F.O. is a genuinely innovative acne treatment that rethinks how salicylic acid should be delivered — but at $80 for a modest 1.5% BHA concentration, the creative formulation philosophy costs significantly more than the…
The most scientifically ambitious OTC acne treatment you'll find in a pharmacy — six active mechanisms in one tube, backed by an actual published clinical trial. Best for oily, acne-prone skin that can tolerate aggressiv…
A surprisingly sophisticated multi-active brightening serum at a drugstore price, combining five distinct melanin-targeting pathways. The hexylresorcinol and songyi mushroom extract duo is genuinely interesting, but the …
A conceptually smart rescue balm that paired a clinical-grade petrolatum-beeswax occlusive with genuine barrier repair actives — ceramide NG, cholesterol, centella, and licorice — in a luxury package. The formulation ear…
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