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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It helps to create a smoother, clearer look on both combination and oily skin types, minimising the appearance of hyperpigmentation for a more uniform tone.
glycolic acid
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Enriched with 15% Glycolic Acid, which is incredibly well-tolerated by skin, the concentrate revitalises and exfoliates skin while promoting increased softness.
glycolic acid
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It smoothes the skin's texture and reveals its natural radiance. Non-comedogenic.
mannitol
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
panthenol
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
laminaria ochroleuca extract
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
glycolic acid
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
rhamnose
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Thanks to a Fluidactiv TM Patent, the gel helps to maintain unclogged pores to lower the risk of new blemishes from forming.
glycolic acid
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
glycolic acid
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
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
parfum
0.01% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria ochroleuca extract
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycolic acid
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
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
panthenol
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
glycolic acid
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
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
parfum
0.01% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria ochroleuca extract
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
glycolic acid
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Panthenol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Mannitol, Propyl gallate, Xylitol, Sodium metabisulfite, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Parfum