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MoisturizingGlyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol + 4 moreWorks
“Natural ingredients rosemary leaf, lavender, and canina fruit oil help hydrate and moisturise skin, leaving it looking polished but feeling immaculate.”
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:
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: oenothera biennis oil, rosa canina fruit oil.
Anti-blemishOenothera biennis oilNot delivered
“Aesop Purifying Facial Exfoliant is a deep-cleansing wash that removes dead skin cells while unblocking clogged pores that make skin appear dull to help skin look radiant but feel silken and soft.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.8–1.2%Under-dosed
“Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Quartz~4.4–6.6%
Glyceryl stearate se~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholRosa canina fruit oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilCeteareth-20~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Glycerin~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOenothera biennis oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilSodium cocoyl isethionate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateLactic acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidCoconut alcohol~0.55–1.25%
Ormenis multicaulis oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Quartz, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Rosa canina fruit oil, Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Oenothera biennis oil, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Lactic acid, Coconut alcohol, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Disodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Linalool, Limonene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AesopPurifying Facial Exfoliant PasteYOUR PRODUCT | ADVANCED CLINICALSDark Spot Corrector | ObagiEXFODERM FORTE | DermExcelDermalytic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $57.00 | — | $102.37+$45.37 | $20.00−$37.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Glycolic Acid | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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