PRODUCT REVIEW
111SKIN Clinical Exfoliator
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A naturally derived amino acid obtained from sugar beet that reduces trans epidermal water loss, moisturises, and nourishes the skin.
glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
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
betaine
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
soy amino acids
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
tartaric acid
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
yeast extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Utilising a blend of AHA acids, anti blemish agents and calming ingredients, this exfoliator will slough away dead skin, retexturize, refine and smooth complexion, while clearing imperfections.
allantoin
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Clinical Exfoliator
tartaric acid
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme-based exfoliant
lactic acid
1% -
1.5%
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
41/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone
An enzyme-based exfoliant
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
yeast extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone
An enzyme-based exfoliant
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
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
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Ingredient list view
Rosmarinus officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Citric acid, Tartaric acid, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Lactic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tapioca starch, Sodium hydroxide, Betaine, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Yeast extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Colloidal silver, Soy amino acids, Silica, Agastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Control of keratinization with á-hydroxy acids and related compounds: I. Topical treatment of ichthyotic disorders
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Method of treating wrinkles using tartaric acid
- Impact of the condition of storage of tartaric acid solutions on the production and stability of glyoxylic acid
- Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium
- Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevance
- Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oils
- The in vitro antimicrobial activity and chemometric modelling of 59 commercial essential oils against pathogens of dermatological relevance
- Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Rosemary and Sage (Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae) Essential Oils