Name: Amala - Retexurizing Gel Aqua Peel
Brand: Amala

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Retexurizing Gel Aqua Peel

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": saccharomyces/copper ferment, saccharomyces/iron ferment.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

inulin 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

saccharomyces/iron ferment 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Yeast extract that contains iron. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing

alpha-glucan oligosaccharide 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

This bio-fermented Japanese seaweed activates cellular detoxification to help clarify and refine pores.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

inulin 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

salix alba bark extract 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Suitable for lines & wrinkles, dark spots, dull uneven skin tone or texture, and congested pores.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

lactic acid 0.7% - 1.05%

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)

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

This extra boost of AHA helps ease the look of dark spots, improve firmness and maximise moisture.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

lactic acid 0.7% - 1.05%

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)

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

This power-punch of lactic and glycolic fruit acids frees your skin from dull, rough surface cells.

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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.

salix alba bark extract 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

lactic acid 0.7% - 1.05%

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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lactic acid 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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)

inulin 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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salix alba bark extract 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

Comodogenic ingredients

carrageenan 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

lactobacillus/rye flour ferment 5.9% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking

Ingredient list view

Water, Lactobacillus/rye flour ferment, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Pentylene glycol, Undaria pinnatifida cell culture extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Inulin, Carrageenan, Salix alba bark extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Lactic acid, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Saccharomyces/iron ferment, Saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, Saccharomyces/silicon ferment, Saccharomyces/zinc ferment, Parfum, Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Santalum album oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Menthyl lactate, Silica, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral

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Key ingredients	lactic acid inulin +7 more	Common: lactic acid Other: salicylic acid 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +3 more	Common: lactic acid saccharum officinarum extract Other: salicylic acid glycolic acid +1 more	Common: lactic acid Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +8 more	Common: lactic acid alpha-glucan oligosaccharide Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +10 more	Common: lactic acid saccharum officinarum extract Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +1 more	Common: lactic acid saccharum officinarum extract Other:	Common: lactic acid Other: arginine glycerin +1 more	Common: lactic acid saccharum officinarum extract Other: salicylic acid gluconolactone +5 more	Common: lactic acid saccharum officinarum extract Other: glycerin sodium lactate	Common: lactic acid Other: glycolic acid dimethicone +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +20 more	melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethyl 2,2-dimethylhydrocinnamal Has skin benefit? tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	limonene Has skin benefit? citrus paradisi seed oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +21 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/rye flour ferment Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? arginine Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +63 more

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Amala Retexurizing Gel Aqua Peel

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

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Evens skin tone

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Exfoliation

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