Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
“Get clear and bright skin with this vegan exfoliator combining 10% AHA and 0.5% BHA to gently slough away dead skin cells and unclog pores for a healthy complexion.”
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: lactic acid.
MoisturizingLactic acid, Arginine + 6 moreWorks
“It also contains 70.9% Vitamin C-rich Kakadu plum extract and other plant-derived ingredients to nourish and protect skin against external aggressors.”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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.
Anti-blemishSalix alba bark extractNot delivered
“Get clear and bright skin with this vegan exfoliator combining 10% AHA and 0.5% BHA to gently slough away dead skin cells and unclog pores for a healthy complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Lactic acid, Ascorbic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Lactic acid, Ascorbic acidMay help
This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Rosa rugosa leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractWater~11–17%
Lactic acid~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- 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)
More about Lactic acidSalix alba bark extract~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Salix alba bark extractArginine~2.2–3.3%
- 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 ArginineGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinChamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~1.5–2.2%
Betaine~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineRosa rugosa leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extract1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Butylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractFragaria ananassa fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malpighia glabra fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Malpighia glabra fruit extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractThiamine hcl~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is studied as a mosquito repellent
More about Thiamine hclBenzyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolPyridoxine hcl~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Ascorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidBiotin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinRiboflavin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menadione~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Water, Lactic acid, Salix alba bark extract, Arginine, Glycerin, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Betaine, Rosa rugosa leaf extract, Citric acid, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Fragaria ananassa fruit extract, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Thiamine hcl, Benzyl glycol, Pyridoxine hcl, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbic acid, Biotin, Riboflavin, Menadione
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| AROMATICAKakadu Youth Glow Vita PeelYOUR PRODUCT | Youth To The PeopleKombucha + 10% AHA Liquid Exfoliant with Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid | MDOThe Exfoliant | VotarySensitive Resurfacing Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | — | — | $35.37 | $93.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Beauty Drops AHA 30% + BHA 2% PeelingGlossier Solution Skin-Perfecting Daily Chemical Exfoliator
Product summary
"AROMATICA - Kakadu Youth Glow Vita Peel" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 4.40% - 6.60%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.60%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 1.05%, sucrose 0.95% - 1.45%, betaine 1.20% - 1.90%, glycerin 1.70% - 2.50%, arginine 1.90% - 2.90%, sucrose 2.80% - 4.20% and lactic acid 4.40% - 6.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "AROMATICA" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 47.90CA$ in Canada and for 27.40$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6
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