PRODUCT REVIEW
Alpha-H Generation Glow Daily Resurfacing Essence with 5% AHA Complex
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What can the product work for?
Does not work for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Wave goodbye to the finest lines and wrinkles that we often don’t notice and say hello to a brighter, evened out complexion…
lactic acid
0.1% -
0.35%
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)
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Fused into this milky glow-to essence is a natural 5% AHA fruit acid complex made up of skin-smoothing lactic acid as well as citric, tartaric and malic acids for an overall even tone and a host of barrier-boosting bio-fermented Australian botanicals.
lactic acid
0.1% -
0.35%
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)
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Designed to exfoliate all skin types, including sensitive skin, the Alpha-H Generation Glow Daily Resurfacing Essence works to buff away dulling, dead skin cells in order to reveal smoother, more luminous skin.
lactic acid
0.1% -
0.35%
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)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A natural 5% AHA fruit acid complex, starring lactic acid, helps to resurface dull skin, while bio-fermented Australian botanicals support the skin’s microbiome and lock in moisture.
saccharum officinarum extract
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
lactobacillus ferment lysate
0.01% -
0.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
coco-caprylate/caprate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
12/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
eucalyptus globulus leaf extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
saccharum officinarum extract
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
eucalyptus globulus leaf extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.1% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dodecane, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Saccharum officinarum extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Carbomer, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Lactic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Acer saccharum extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sorbitan oleate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium benzoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citric acid, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Mentha viridis extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Rose extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Saccharomyces lysate
Sources
- Lonicera caerulea and Vaccinium myrtillus fruit polyphenols protect HaCaT keratinocytes against UVB-induced phototoxic stress and DNA damage
- Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics