BIOEFFECT Volcanic Exfoliator

BIOEFFECT Volcanic Exfoliator

Efficacy83/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Anti-blemish
Azelaic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Working to deeply cleanse the skin, remove the build-up of dead skin cells and impurities, and unclog blocked pores and blackheads, BIOEFFECT Volcanic Exfoliator is a gentle yet effective facial scrub that clarifies the skin, leaving it better able to absorb serums and moisturisers.”
Source: Face the Future

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Azelaic acidHeroEffect: HighIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals~0.5–1.2%
Cleansing
Sucrose laurate, Sucrose stearate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Working to deeply cleanse the skin, remove the build-up of dead skin cells and impurities, and unclog blocked pores and blackheads, BIOEFFECT Volcanic Exfoliator is a gentle yet effective facial scrub that clarifies the skin, leaving it better able to absorb serums and moisturisers.”
Source: Face the Future

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sucrose laurate, sucrose stearate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sucrose laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.9–2.9%
Sucrose stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.85%
Exfoliation
Azelaic acid
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Volcanic Exfoliator”
Source: Face the Future

This product might help exfoliate the skin with azelaic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

Azelaic acidEffect: MediumIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 2 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~23–35%est.
Propylene glycol dipelargonateUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.9–5.9%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~6.9–10.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.6–8.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Propylene glycol dipelargonate~3.9–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Water~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Prunus armeniaca seed powder~2–2.9%
Formula
Sucrose laurate~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Lava powder~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Azelaic acid~0.5–1.2%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliation

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

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Tocopherol~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Lysine~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Sucrose stearate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Propylene glycol dipelargonate, Water, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Sucrose laurate, Lava powder, Azelaic acid, Tocopherol, Lysine, Sucrose stearate

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 82 of 82 of 8
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