Works for
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline cellulose, Salix alba bark extractNot delivered
“Gentle Exfoliating”
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Squalane + 4 moreWorks
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:
glycerin.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LimoneneMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hordeum vulgare stem water~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Corylus avellana seed oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-6 distearate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneStearic acid~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMicrocrystalline cellulose~1.2–1.8%
Cellulose gum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPrunus amygdalus dulcis shell powder~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca seed powder~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~0.3–0.7%
- 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 extractTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Hordeum vulgare stem water, Corylus avellana seed oil, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Glycerin, Squalane, Stearic acid, Microcrystalline cellulose, Cellulose gum, Prunus amygdalus dulcis shell powder, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Salix alba bark extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Limonene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BcomBIOGentle ExfoliatingYOUR PRODUCT | CaudalieGlycolic Peel | Liberty BelleDate Night | innisfreeCollagen Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream 50ml | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | $40.10 | $58.83 | $33.67 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Linoleic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BcomBIO - Gentle Exfoliating" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 11.02£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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