Alchimie Forever Gentle Refining Scrub
Works for
MoisturizingJojoba esters, Cetearyl alcohol + 8 moreWorks
“nourishing properties of Shea Butter”
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, glucose.
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: squalane, jojoba esters.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“facial scrub that performs a mechanical and chemical exfoliation”
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“reveal a restored radiance”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butterNot delivered
“signs of premature aging”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~5–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateJojoba esters~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~2.2–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl glucoside~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideC15-19 alkane~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSqualane~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneButyrospermum parkii butter~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterVaccinium macrocarpon seed powder~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePolyglycerin-6~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-6Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 laurateIsononyl isononanoate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateGlucose~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzoic acid~0.1–0.5%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- 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, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Jojoba esters, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cetearyl glucoside, C15-19 alkane, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed powder, Carica papaya fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyglycerin-6, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Isononyl isononanoate, Glucose, Chlorphenesin, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Unknown, 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.
| Alchimie ForeverGentle Refining ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | SukinBrightening Jelly Exfoliator | Le LaboFace Lotion Basil | ROUND LABVita Niacinamide Glow Capsule Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 34% |
| Price | $47.00 | $7.91−$39.09 | $46.90 | $15.53−$31.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Dimethicone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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