This product contains acids (lactic acid 1.10% - 1.60%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
Humectants (saccharide isomerate 0.10% - 0.30%, arginine 0.20% - 0.75% and glycerin 3.00% - 4.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 7.00£ up to 33.92£ in the United Kingdom and for 26.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Exfoliation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

For additional exfoliation, hydration and smoothing benefits, Gallinee have added slow-release lactic acid, which is suitable for sensitive skin, as well as helping to maintain the optimal p H of the skin.

Source: Escentual

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, pentylene glycol.

saccharide isomerate 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

arginine 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

glycerin 3% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

The multipurpose, exfoliating formula improves skin through purification, protection and proliferation, with Acetic Acid to gently dislodge dirt and harmful bacteria and Alpha Hydroxy Acid to stimulate healthy renewal for smooth, refined skin. Dermatologically-tested. Vegan. Cruelty-free.

Source: Mankind

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

lactic acid 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Key Actives

lactic acid 1.1% - 1.6%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Anti-aging

inulin 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Potential irritants

hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

phenethyl alcohol 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria digitata extract 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

chlorella vulgaris extract 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

propanediol 4.8% - 7.2%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

glycerin 3% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Pentylene glycol, Inulin, Lactic acid, Acetum, Vinegar, Maris aqua, Sea water, Arginine, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Key ingredients	lactic acid alpha-glucan oligosaccharide +4 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer	Common: lactic acid arginine +1 more Other: glycolic acid betaine +1 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: azelaic acid salicylic acid +2 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: anhydroxylitol glycolic acid +5 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate bifida ferment lysate +2 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: centella asiatica extract mandelic acid	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: glycolic acid panthenol	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: glycogen mandelic acid +1 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: gluconolactone beta-glucan
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Potential Irritants	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	mandelic acid Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? potassium benzoate Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	mandelic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more	mandelic acid Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +3 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	prunus mume extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +11 more

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