Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Pomegranate Facial Exfoliator”
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.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Boosted by anti-inflammatory components, the scrub helps to lessen the chance of breakouts and blemishes occurring, making it ideal for spot-prone skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil + 6 moreWorks
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, caprylyl glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citronellol, GeraniolMedium 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%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCellulose acetate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCocos nucifera oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlycerin~1.7–2.6%
- 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 alcohol~1.4–2.1%
- 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 alcoholPunica granatum pericarp extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilPunica granatum seed powder~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphatePelargonium roseum stem oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.8%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ci 16035~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cellulose acetate, Stearic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Punica granatum pericarp extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Punica granatum seed powder, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Pelargonium roseum stem oil, Phenethyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Citronellol, Geraniol, Ci 16035
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| alya skinPomegranate Facial ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | Derma EOvernight Peel | DermadoctorPhysical Chemistry Facial Microdermabrasion and Multi-Acid Peel | Estime SensHUMAN Tonic Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 32% |
| Price | — | $13.50 | $79.36 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 4
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