PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Smoothing Body Exfoliant (50ml) Biodegradeable Bamboo Granules and Lactic Acid combine to provide chemical exfoliation above and below the skin surface, effortlessly removing dead cells, flakiness and ingrown hairs for a softer and smoother texture.
lactic acid
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
urea
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
allantoin
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
At the same time, a potent blend of Alpha Hydroxy Therapy and Sweet Almond Oil works to lock in hydration for up to 12 hours, strengthening the natural moisture barrier and improving elasticity.
cocos nucifera oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
dimethicone
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
glycerin
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Anti-aging
serine
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
lactic acid
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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)
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
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Evens skin tone
lactic acid
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 8
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
isopropyl palmitate
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
allantoin
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
isopropyl palmitate
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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All ingredients
synthetic wax
5.4% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
glycerin
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Synthetic wax, Glycerin, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Lactic acid, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 60, Isopropyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonia, Sodium carbomer, Sodium benzoate, Cocos nucifera oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Disodium edta, Pentylene glycol, Serine, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Linalool, Citronellol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Sodium chloride, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Allantoin, Water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Glycol distearate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Trideceth-9, Laureth-4, Styrene/acrylamide copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Citronellol, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Propylene glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Limonene, Coumarin, Juniperus mexicana oil, Lactic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citric acid, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Pentylene glycol, Serine, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Benzoic acid, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Water, Lactic acid, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Ammonia, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Pentylene glycol, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Disodium edta, Serine, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Linalool, Citronellol, Sodium chloride, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Limonene, Coumarin, Juniperus mexicana oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Allantoin, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Geraniol
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- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
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- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
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- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
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- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- Physical and chemical characteristics and fatty acids composition of seeds oil isolated from Camelina sativa (L) cultivated in Mongolia
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- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23
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- Augmentation of sebaceous lipogenesis by an ethanol extract of Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in hamsters in vivo and in vitro
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- Propylene Glycol
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- Vitamin E in dermatology
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