Works for
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acid, AllantoinWorks well
“An exfoliating peeling gel.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
MoisturizingArginine, Allantoin + 4 moreWorks
“A soft and moisturizing gel-like texture that is safe to use on sensitive skiin.”
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:
allantoin, arginine.
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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Gardenia florida fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCellulose~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about Cellulose1,2-hexanediol~2.1–3.1%
Houttuynia cordata extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPropanediol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAllantoin~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCarthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dextrin~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateGardenia florida fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractDisodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Theobroma cacao extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Glycerin~0.15–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinAloe ferox leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bioflavonoids~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Cellulose, 1,2-hexanediol, Houttuynia cordata extract, Arginine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Propanediol, Allantoin, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Dextrin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Disodium edta, Theobroma cacao extract, Glycerin, Aloe ferox leaf extract, Bioflavonoids, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $20.00 | $15.00−$5.00 | $18.34−$1.66 | $13.16−$6.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Madecassic Acid | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis from gardenia fruitpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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