
“The tool simultaneously acts as a renewing scrub and a gentle peeling mask.”
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: hydroxyethyl urea.
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:
betaine, 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, glycine soja oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
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A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaOne 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 GlycerinMilled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHelp soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesA 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 oilCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateAn 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 acidHelps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Kaolin, Glycine soja oil, Hydroxyethyl urea, Glycerin, Pumice, Curcuma longa root powder, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed powder, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Betaine, Allantoin, Glyceryl rosinate, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Lactic acid, Glyceryl laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| BeautificGlass SkinYOUR PRODUCT | IOPEExpert Retinol RX™ 2% Reti-Jection Serum | BABORRefine RX Couperose Dual Solution | Regimen LabWave Serum 2.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | — | $57.00 | — | $24.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Agran Oil | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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