Boticário Botik Ácido Glicólico Concentrated Cleansing Jelly – Accelerates Cell Renewal for Brighter Skin – 5.29 oz (150 g)

The Boticário Botik Ácido Glicólico Concentrated Cleansing Jelly (150 g / 5.29 oz) is a Brazilian dermocosmetic face wash built around glycolic acid, an AHA that helps accelerate the skin's natural cell renewal and helps sweep away dull surface cells for skin that looks immediately purified, fresher and more luminous.

Its signature format is a thick, indulgent jelly that transforms on contact with water into a rich, creamy foam, turning an everyday cleanse into a few seconds of facial massage. It deep-cleans, helps remove excess oil, helps reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and leaves skin soft and revived rather than tight.

Made in Brazil by O Boticário, Botik pairs high-performance actives with exclusive patented Swiss Technology. The formula is vegan and the brand is certified cruelty-free. Recommended for adult skin (18 years and older).

Key Features:

• Glycolic acid concentrate: an AHA that helps accelerate the skin's natural cell renewal and helps refine uneven-looking texture.
• Jelly-to-foam texture: a thick jelly that turns into a dense, creamy lather with water for a gentle, spa-like facial massage.
• Deep yet comfortable cleanse: helps remove excess oil and everyday build-up while leaving skin soft, not stripped.
• Helps refine the look of pores: supports a smoother, more even-looking surface with regular use.
• Brighter, revived finish: helps skin look immediately purified, fresher and more radiant.
• Vegan formula, cruelty-free brand: no animal testing, backed by O Boticário's Swiss Technology research.
• Made in Brazil: authentic Botik dermocosmetics, 150 g (5.29 oz) of concentrated jelly.

How To Use

1. Morning and evening, or whenever you want to wash your face, dispense the jelly into the palm of your hand.
2. Add small amounts of water and work it into a rich, dense foam.
3. Massage gently over the entire face, avoiding the eye area.
4. Rinse thoroughly.
5. During the first week of use, apply small amounts on alternate days, then build up to daily use as your skin adapts.
6. During the day, follow with a facial sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.

Expert Tip: Emulsify the jelly with water in your hands first — the foam only develops properly once water is added, and a well-worked lather spreads further and feels far more comfortable than applying the jelly directly to dry skin.

Ingredients (Highlights)

• Glycolic Acid: the smallest AHA; helps accelerate surface cell renewal so skin looks brighter and feels smoother.
• Lactic Acid: a companion AHA that supports gentle surface exfoliation and helps skin retain a supple feel.
• Decyl Glucoside & Cocamidopropyl Betaine: mild co-surfactants that help the formula foam and cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight.
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): a classic soothing humectant that helps keep skin feeling comfortable after cleansing.
• Algae Extract (Coenochloris Signiensis): a marine-derived extract included in the concentrate to help support a fresh, revived look.
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E): an antioxidant that helps protect the formula and supports skin comfort.

Full ingredient list (INCI): Aqua (Water); Decyl Glucoside; Sodium Laureth Sulfate; PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate; Glycolic Acid; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Hydroxide; Sodium Benzoate; Phenoxyethanol; Parfum; Lactic Acid; Panthenol; Disodium EDTA; Maltodextrin; Tocopherol; Algae Extract (Coenochloris Signiensis); Lecithin; Corante Vermelho Escarlate 125; Benzyl Benzoate; Benzyl Salicylate; Limonene; Linalool; Hexamethylindanopyran; Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes. Ingredients updated as of the date of this publication. Always check the product packaging — the label carries the most current information.

Consumer guidance: Avoid sun exposure while using this product. As with other alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) products, this product may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn; use a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.

During the first week of use, apply small amounts of product on alternate days. A mild sensation of stinging, tingling or skin dryness may be observed during the first applications. Do not persist with continuous use if any undesirable effect occurs. If irritation develops, stop using the product and seek medical advice.

Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact with the eyes, rinse abundantly. Do not apply on the eyelids or around the eyes. Do not swallow. Do not apply to irritated or broken skin. Discontinue use in case of sensitisation. Keep the product tightly closed, away from light and excessive heat. Keep out of the reach of children. Recommended for adult skin (18 years and older).

O Boticário was founded in 1977 as a small compounding pharmacy in Curitiba, Paraná, and grew into the largest beauty franchise in Brazil and one of the most loved beauty houses in Latin America. Its Botik line is the brand's dermocosmetic pillar, combining well-studied actives with exclusive, patented Swiss Technology. O Boticário does not test any of its products on animals and is certified cruelty-free.

FAQ

Is this a daily cleanser, or should I ease into it?

Ease into it. The label asks you to apply small amounts on alternate days during the first week; once your skin has adapted, it can be used morning and evening. A mild stinging, tingling or dry feeling in the first applications is described on the label as possible — if it persists or turns into real irritation, stop and seek medical advice.

Do I really need sunscreen with it?

Yes. Glycolic acid is an AHA, and the label asks you to avoid sun exposure while using the product and to apply a facial sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher during the day. AHAs can increase skin sensitivity, so sunscreen is not optional with this one.

What does the jelly texture actually feel like?

It is a thick, concentrated jelly rather than a runny gel. On its own it stays put; the moment you add water in your hands it turns into a dense, creamy foam that rinses off completely and leaves skin soft rather than squeaky.

Who is it for — and who should skip it?

It is recommended for adult skin (18 years and older), especially anyone wanting a deeper cleanse with a brightening, texture-refining step built in. Skip it on irritated or broken skin, and take extra care if you already use other exfoliating acids or retinoids in your routine.

Is the packaging in Portuguese, and is this the authentic Brazilian product?

Yes on both counts. This is the genuine Botik product sourced in Brazil, so the carton and jar are labelled in Portuguese. The English usage and warning information you need is reproduced above.

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