BeautyLab BeautyLabreg; Essential Micropolish Face Rejuvenator
Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“Finely ground walnut shell lifts away dead, dull skin cells that compromise the skin’s ability to reflect light, as it also kick-starts cell renewal and refines and brightens.”
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: glycolic acid.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se + 10 moreWorks
“Melon works to keep skin hydrated and replenished, while blackcurrant nourishes and softens.”
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:
cyclomethicone, 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: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Anti-blemishGlycolic acidNot delivered
“Lemongrass helps to detoxify and clear pores.”
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glycolic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic 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 · Glycolic acid, TocopherolWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Juglans regia shell powder, Citrus aurantium flower oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate se~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePropylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHydrated silica~2.6–3.1%
Cyclomethicone~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlycerin~1.5–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateTocopherol~0.7–1.05%
- 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 TocopherolCera alba~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxIsopropyl palmitate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateLitchi chinensis fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Litchi chinensis pericarp extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseJuglans regia shell powder~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ribes nigrum fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractGlycolic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidCitrus aurantium flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lemongrass oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDecylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractBenzoic acid~0.15–0.3%
Sorbic acid~0.15–0.25%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLimonene~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, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se, Propylene glycol, Hydrated silica, Cyclomethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Tocopherol, Cera alba, Beeswax, Isopropyl palmitate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Litchi chinensis fruit extract, Litchi chinensis pericarp extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Juglans regia shell powder, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Glycolic acid, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Unknown, Lemongrass oil, Phenoxyethanol, Decylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Citral, Butylphenyl methylpropional, 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.
| BeautyLabBeautyLabreg; Essential Micropolish Face RejuvenatorYOUR PRODUCT | ZO Skin HealthExfoliation Accelerator | DermadoctorPhysical Chemistry Facial Microdermabrasion and Multi-Acid Peel | Touch Skin CareKeratosis Pilaris with 12% Glycolic Acid & 2% Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | — | $70.00 | $80.31 | $29.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"BeautyLab - BeautyLabreg; Essential Micropolish Face Rejuvenator" is effective for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.50% - 1.80% and cyclomethicone 2.00% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 15.00£ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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