Name: Anthony - Purifying Astringent Pads
Brand: Anthony

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits Vegan-friendly cleansing padsEnriched with aloe vera, citrus mint, witch hazel, and azelic acidQuick and convenient to use on busy morningsSoothes, softens, and revitalises the complexionWorks to hydrate and soften skin, and leave pores tighter and more refined UK200013213

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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).

beta-glucan 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

glycerin 1.6% - 2.4%

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

sodium hyaluronate 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Purifying Astringent Pads

Source: From product name

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

beta-glucan 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

potassium azeloyl diglycinate 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Aloe vera diminishes redness and irritation for an even skin tone while peppermint cools your skin's texture for a fresh finish.

Source: Dermstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

potassium azeloyl diglycinate 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Suitable for all skin types, the Anthony skincare for men Purifying Astringent Pads will remove impurities, tighten pores and control shine in one simple step.

Source: Lookfantastic US

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.

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Key Actives

beta-glucan 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

avena sativa kernel extract 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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alcohol denat. 7.3% - 10.9%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

hamamelis virginiana water 3.4% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

alcohol denat. 7.3% - 10.9%

Irritation risk:

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

hamamelis virginiana water 3.4% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Beta-glucan, Avena sativa kernel extract, Potassium azeloyl diglycinate, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin panthenol, Mentha piperita oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Caprylyl glycol, Isopentyldiol, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium edta, Ci 19140, Ci 42090

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Key ingredients	potassium azeloyl diglycinate avena sativa kernel extract +3 more	Common: potassium azeloyl diglycinate beta-glucan +1 more Other: lactococcus ferment lysate	Common: potassium azeloyl diglycinate glycerin Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid acetyl hexapeptide-38 +1 more	Common: potassium azeloyl diglycinate glycerin Other: niacinamide camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: potassium azeloyl diglycinate glycerin Other: salicylic acid sodium lactate	Common: potassium azeloyl diglycinate glycerin Other: ascorbic acid salicylic acid +14 more	Common: potassium azeloyl diglycinate sodium hyaluronate Other: lactic acid glycolic acid +3 more	Common: potassium azeloyl diglycinate Other: lactic acid sodium lactate	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: glycolic acid resveratrol +2 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: salicylic acid acetyl glucosamine +3 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: gluconolactone urea +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	imidazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +8 more	limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-5 Has skin benefit? +16 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? +2 more	pelargonium graveolens flower oil Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? ammonium lactate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +17 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +28 more

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